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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.98, 3,276.00 and 1,216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.98, 3,276.00 and 1,216.23 is: 1,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.98 : 3,276.00 = 1,216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.98/3,276.00 = 1,216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.98x = 3,276.00 × 1,216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.98x = 3,984,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,363.40/2,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.36

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