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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.18, 3,011.90 and 1,238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.18, 3,011.90 and 1,238.77 is: 1,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.18 : 3,011.90 = 1,238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.18/3,011.90 = 1,238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.18x = 3,011.90 × 1,238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.18x = 3,731,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,030.11/2,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.99

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