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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.64, 3,013.41 and 1,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.64, 3,013.41 and 1,252.14 is: 1,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.64 : 3,013.41 = 1,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.64/3,013.41 = 1,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.64x = 3,013.41 × 1,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.64x = 3,773,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,211.20/2,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.95

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