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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.48, 3,013.38 and 1,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.48, 3,013.38 and 1,252.04 is: 1,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.48 : 3,013.38 = 1,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.48/3,013.38 = 1,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.48x = 3,013.38 × 1,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.48x = 3,772,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,872.30/2,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.92

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