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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.06, 3,012.83 and 1,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.06, 3,012.83 and 1,251.56 is: 1,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.06 : 3,012.83 = 1,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.06/3,012.83 = 1,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.06x = 3,012.83 × 1,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.06x = 3,770,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,743.48/2,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.27

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