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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.26, 3,013.30 and 1,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.26, 3,013.30 and 1,251.76 is: 1,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.26 : 3,013.30 = 1,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.26/3,013.30 = 1,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.26x = 3,013.30 × 1,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.26x = 3,771,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,928.41/2,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.66

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