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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.00, 3,268.40 and 1,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.00, 3,268.40 and 1,359.23 is: 2,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.00 : 3,268.40 = 1,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.00/3,268.40 = 1,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.00x = 3,268.40 × 1,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.00x = 4,442,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,484.19/2,183.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.04

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