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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.88, 3,275.44 and 644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.88, 3,275.44 and 644.52 is: 966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.88 : 3,275.44 = 644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.88/3,275.44 = 644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.88x = 3,275.44 × 644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.88x = 2,111,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,086.59/2,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.67

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