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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.73, 3,274.20 and 1,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.73, 3,274.20 and 1,210.53 is: 1,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.73 : 3,274.20 = 1,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.73/3,274.20 = 1,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.73x = 3,274.20 × 1,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.73x = 3,963,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,517.33/2,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.02

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