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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.26 and 1,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.26 and 1,252 is: 1,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.56 : 3,013.26 = 1,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.56/3,013.26 = 1,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.56x = 3,013.26 × 1,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.56x = 3,772,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,601.52/2,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.73

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