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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.62, 3,013.69 and 2,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.62, 3,013.69 and 2,115.62 is: 2,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.62 : 3,013.69 = 2,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.62/3,013.69 = 2,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.62x = 3,013.69 × 2,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.62x = 6,375,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,822.84/2,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.84

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