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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.35, 3,013.08 and 1,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.35, 3,013.08 and 1,188.70 is: 1,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.35 : 3,013.08 = 1,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.35/3,013.08 = 1,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.35x = 3,013.08 × 1,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.35x = 3,581,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,633.13/2,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.43

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