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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.83, 3,276.79 and 2,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.83, 3,276.79 and 2,003.40 is: 3,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.83 : 3,276.79 = 2,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.83/3,276.79 = 2,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.83x = 3,276.79 × 2,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.83x = 6,564,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,716.08/2,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.06

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