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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.37, 3,275.86 and 1,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.37, 3,275.86 and 1,013.93 is: 1,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.37 : 3,275.86 = 1,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.37/3,275.86 = 1,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.37x = 3,275.86 × 1,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.37x = 3,321,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,492.73/2,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.27

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