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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.18, 3,012.85 and 1,238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.18, 3,012.85 and 1,238.95 is: 1,709.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.18 : 3,012.85 = 1,238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.18/3,012.85 = 1,238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.18x = 3,012.85 × 1,238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.18x = 3,732,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,775.82/2,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.79

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