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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.83, 3,784.62 and 2,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.83, 3,784.62 and 2,183.52 is: 3,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.83 : 3,784.62 = 2,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.83/3,784.62 = 2,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.83x = 3,784.62 × 2,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.83x = 8,263,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,793.46/2,743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.77

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