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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.73, 3,276.18 and 884.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.73, 3,276.18 and 884.49 is: 1,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.73 : 3,276.18 = 884.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.73/3,276.18 = 884.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.73x = 3,276.18 × 884.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.73x = 2,897,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,748.45/2,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.97

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