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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.76, 3,277.08 and 1,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.76, 3,277.08 and 1,158.48 is: 1,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.76 : 3,277.08 = 1,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.76/3,277.08 = 1,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.76x = 3,277.08 × 1,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.76x = 3,796,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,431.64/2,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.48

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