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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.68, 3,013.68 and 1,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.68, 3,013.68 and 1,344.94 is: 1,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.68 : 3,013.68 = 1,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.68/3,013.68 = 1,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.68x = 3,013.68 × 1,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.68x = 4,053,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,218.78/2,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.14

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