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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.87, 3,269.48 and 1,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.87, 3,269.48 and 1,958.52 is: 2,932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.87 : 3,269.48 = 1,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.87/3,269.48 = 1,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.87x = 3,269.48 × 1,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.87x = 6,403,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,332.18/2,183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.11

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