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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.27, 3,013.04 and 1,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.27, 3,013.04 and 1,299.11 is: 1,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.27 : 3,013.04 = 1,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.27/3,013.04 = 1,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.27x = 3,013.04 × 1,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.27x = 3,914,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,258.58/2,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.85

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