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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.88, 3,273.97 and 950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.88, 3,273.97 and 950.35 is: 1,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.88 : 3,273.97 = 950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.88/3,273.97 = 950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.88x = 3,273.97 × 950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.88x = 3,111,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,417.39/2,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.72

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