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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,013.89 and 1,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,013.89 and 1,333.08 is: 1,840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,013.89 = 1,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,013.89 = 1,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,013.89 × 1,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 4,017,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,756.48/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.04

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