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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.13, 3,271.49 and 1,358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.13, 3,271.49 and 1,358.89 is: 2,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.13 : 3,271.49 = 1,358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.13/3,271.49 = 1,358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.13x = 3,271.49 × 1,358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.13x = 4,445,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,595.05/2,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.34

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