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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.65, 3,014.17 and 1,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.65, 3,014.17 and 1,344.38 is: 1,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.65 : 3,014.17 = 1,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.65/3,014.17 = 1,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.65x = 3,014.17 × 1,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.65x = 4,052,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,189.86/2,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.70

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