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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.24, 3,014.36 and 2,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.24, 3,014.36 and 2,043.81 is: 2,821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.24 : 3,014.36 = 2,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.24/3,014.36 = 2,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.24x = 3,014.36 × 2,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.24x = 6,160,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,784.22/2,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.86

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