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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.51, 3,272.08 and 1,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.51, 3,272.08 and 1,013.87 is: 1,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.51 : 3,272.08 = 1,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.51/3,272.08 = 1,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.51x = 3,272.08 × 1,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.51x = 3,317,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,463.75/2,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.33

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