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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.28, 3,012.62 and 1,238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.28, 3,012.62 and 1,238.77 is: 1,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.28 : 3,012.62 = 1,238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.28/3,012.62 = 1,238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.28x = 3,012.62 × 1,238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.28x = 3,731,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,943.28/2,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.33

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