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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.97, 3,274.25 and 1,488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.97, 3,274.25 and 1,488.92 is: 2,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.97 : 3,274.25 = 1,488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.97/3,274.25 = 1,488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.97x = 3,274.25 × 1,488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.97x = 4,875,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,076.68/2,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.21

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