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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.82, 3,274.90 and 1,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.82, 3,274.90 and 1,087.60 is: 1,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.82 : 3,274.90 = 1,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.82/3,274.90 = 1,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.82x = 3,274.90 × 1,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.82x = 3,561,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,781.24/2,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.99

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