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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.16, 3,013.08 and 1,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.16, 3,013.08 and 1,251.48 is: 1,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.16 : 3,013.08 = 1,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.16/3,013.08 = 1,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.16x = 3,013.08 × 1,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.16x = 3,770,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,809.36/2,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.23

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