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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.31, 3,012.91 and 1,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.31, 3,012.91 and 1,251.75 is: 1,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.31 : 3,012.91 = 1,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.31/3,012.91 = 1,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.31x = 3,012.91 × 1,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.31x = 3,771,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,410.09/2,183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.38

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