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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.31, 3,013.50 and 1,386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.31, 3,013.50 and 1,386.39 is: 1,913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.31 : 3,013.50 = 1,386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.31/3,013.50 = 1,386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.31x = 3,013.50 × 1,386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.31x = 4,177,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,886.27/2,183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.56

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