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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.47, 3,012.72 and 1,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.47, 3,012.72 and 1,299.10 is: 1,792.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.47 : 3,012.72 = 1,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.47/3,012.72 = 1,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.47x = 3,012.72 × 1,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.47x = 3,913,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,824.55/2,183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.48

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