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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.18, 3,271.80 and 1,206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.18, 3,271.80 and 1,206.86 is: 1,808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.18 : 3,271.80 = 1,206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.18/3,271.80 = 1,206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.18x = 3,271.80 × 1,206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.18x = 3,948,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,604.55/2,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.65

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