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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.74, 3,277.95 and 1,210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.74, 3,277.95 and 1,210.66 is: 1,817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.74 : 3,277.95 = 1,210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.74/3,277.95 = 1,210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.74x = 3,277.95 × 1,210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.74x = 3,968,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,482.95/2,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.29

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