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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.86 and 1,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.56, 3,013.86 and 1,475.08 is: 2,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.56 : 3,013.86 = 1,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.56/3,013.86 = 1,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.56x = 3,013.86 × 1,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.56x = 4,445,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,684.61/2,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.98

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