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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.24, 3,291.30 and 2,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.24, 3,291.30 and 2,042.30 is: 3,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.24 : 3,291.30 = 2,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.24/3,291.30 = 2,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.24x = 3,291.30 × 2,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.24x = 6,721,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,805.53/2,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.83

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