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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.33, 3,010.92 and 1,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.33, 3,010.92 and 1,436.96 is: 1,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.33 : 3,010.92 = 1,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.33/3,010.92 = 1,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.33x = 3,010.92 × 1,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.33x = 4,326,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,571.60/2,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.64

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