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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.94, 3,276.50 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.94, 3,276.50 and 951.62 is: 1,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.94 : 3,276.50 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.94/3,276.50 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.94x = 3,276.50 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.94x = 3,117,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,961.79/2,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.68

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