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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.92, 3,276.48 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.92, 3,276.48 and 951.44 is: 1,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.92 : 3,276.48 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.92/3,276.48 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.92x = 3,276.48 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.92x = 3,117,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,374.13/2,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.42

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