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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.74, 3,275.36 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.74, 3,275.36 and 2,055.25 is: 3,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.74 : 3,275.36 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.74/3,275.36 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.74x = 3,275.36 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.74x = 6,731,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,683.64/2,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.64

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