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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.33 and 1,188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.33 and 1,188.83 is: 1,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.56 : 3,013.33 = 1,188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.56/3,013.33 = 1,188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.56x = 3,013.33 × 1,188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.56x = 3,582,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,341.67/2,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.60

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