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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.40, 3,065.40 and 2,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.40, 3,065.40 and 2,183.40 is: 3,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.40 : 3,065.40 = 2,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.40/3,065.40 = 2,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.40x = 3,065.40 × 2,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.40x = 6,692,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,994.36/2,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.40

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