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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.64, 3,013.36 and 1,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.64, 3,013.36 and 1,226.52 is: 1,692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.64 : 3,013.36 = 1,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.64/3,013.36 = 1,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.64x = 3,013.36 × 1,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.64x = 3,695,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,940.17/2,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.56

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