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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.43, 3,983.84 and 2,182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.43, 3,983.84 and 2,182.25 is: 3,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.43 : 3,983.84 = 2,182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.43/3,983.84 = 2,182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.43x = 3,983.84 × 2,182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.43x = 8,693,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,704.01/2,647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.83

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