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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.04, 3,012.03 and 1,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.04, 3,012.03 and 1,299.06 is: 1,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.04 : 3,012.03 = 1,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.04/3,012.03 = 1,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.04x = 3,012.03 × 1,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.04x = 3,912,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,807.69/2,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.37

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