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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.46, 3,011.84 and 2,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.46, 3,011.84 and 2,037.66 is: 2,810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.46 : 3,011.84 = 2,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.46/3,011.84 = 2,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.46x = 3,011.84 × 2,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.46x = 6,137,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,105.89/2,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.73

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