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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.74, 3,276.02 and 723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.74, 3,276.02 and 723.93 is: 1,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.74 : 3,276.02 = 723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.74/3,276.02 = 723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.74x = 3,276.02 × 723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.74x = 2,371,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,609.16/2,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.03

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