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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.11, 3,280.13 and 2,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.11, 3,280.13 and 2,051.89 is: 3,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.11 : 3,280.13 = 2,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.11/3,280.13 = 2,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.11x = 3,280.13 × 2,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.11x = 6,730,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,439.29/2,183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.97

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