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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.95, 3,277.68 and 1,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.95, 3,277.68 and 1,088.02 is: 1,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.95 : 3,277.68 = 1,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.95/3,277.68 = 1,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.95x = 3,277.68 × 1,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.95x = 3,566,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,181.39/2,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.90

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