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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,012.40 and 1,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,012.40 and 1,251.52 is: 1,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,012.40 = 1,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,012.40 = 1,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,012.40 × 1,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 3,770,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,078.85/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.61

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