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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.36, 3,012.36 and 1,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.36, 3,012.36 and 1,251.68 is: 1,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.36 : 3,012.36 = 1,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.36/3,012.36 = 1,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.36x = 3,012.36 × 1,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.36x = 3,770,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,510.76/2,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.93

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