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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.68, 3,275.64 and 885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.68, 3,275.64 and 885.12 is: 1,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.68 : 3,275.64 = 885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.68/3,275.64 = 885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.68x = 3,275.64 × 885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.68x = 2,899,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,334.48/2,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.73

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