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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.50, 3,275.04 and 1,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.50, 3,275.04 and 1,013.02 is: 1,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.50 : 3,275.04 = 1,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.50/3,275.04 = 1,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.50x = 3,275.04 × 1,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.50x = 3,317,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,681.02/2,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.43

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