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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.14, 3,014.58 and 1,852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.14, 3,014.58 and 1,852.66 is: 2,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.14 : 3,014.58 = 1,852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.14/3,014.58 = 1,852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.14x = 3,014.58 × 1,852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.14x = 5,584,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,991.78/2,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.24

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