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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.90, 3,275.17 and 950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.90, 3,275.17 and 950.98 is: 1,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.90 : 3,275.17 = 950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.90/3,275.17 = 950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.90x = 3,275.17 × 950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.90x = 3,114,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,621.17/2,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.17

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