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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.42, 3,013.36 and 1,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.42, 3,013.36 and 1,299.30 is: 1,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.42 : 3,013.36 = 1,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.42/3,013.36 = 1,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.42x = 3,013.36 × 1,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.42x = 3,915,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,258.65/2,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.18

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