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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.58, 3,272.85 and 1,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.58, 3,272.85 and 1,362.06 is: 2,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.58 : 3,272.85 = 1,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.58/3,272.85 = 1,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.58x = 3,272.85 × 1,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.58x = 4,457,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,818.07/2,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.52

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