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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.67, 3,013.43 and 1,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.67, 3,013.43 and 1,299.47 is: 1,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.67 : 3,013.43 = 1,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.67/3,013.43 = 1,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.67x = 3,013.43 × 1,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.67x = 3,915,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,861.88/2,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.25

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