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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.66, 3,013.50 and 1,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.66, 3,013.50 and 1,188.86 is: 1,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.66 : 3,013.50 = 1,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.66/3,013.50 = 1,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.66x = 3,013.50 × 1,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.66x = 3,582,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,629.61/2,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.65

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