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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.03, 3,267.51 and 1,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.03, 3,267.51 and 1,525.71 is: 2,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.03 : 3,267.51 = 1,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.03/3,267.51 = 1,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.03x = 3,267.51 × 1,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.03x = 4,985,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,272.68/2,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.65

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