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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.60, 3,012.96 and 1,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.60, 3,012.96 and 1,299.62 is: 1,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.60 : 3,012.96 = 1,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.60/3,012.96 = 1,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.60x = 3,012.96 × 1,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.60x = 3,915,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,703.08/2,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.23

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