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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.29, 3,012.95 and 1,188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.29, 3,012.95 and 1,188.57 is: 1,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.29 : 3,012.95 = 1,188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.29/3,012.95 = 1,188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.29x = 3,012.95 × 1,188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.29x = 3,581,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,101.98/2,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.23

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