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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.26, 7,174.89 and 2,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.26, 7,174.89 and 2,183.16 is: 3,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.26 : 7,174.89 = 2,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.26/7,174.89 = 2,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.26x = 7,174.89 × 2,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.26x = 15,663,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,932.85/4,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.74

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