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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.17, 3,275.58 and 1,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.17, 3,275.58 and 1,013.73 is: 1,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.17 : 3,275.58 = 1,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.17/3,275.58 = 1,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.17x = 3,275.58 × 1,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.17x = 3,320,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,553.71/2,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.98

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