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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.76, 3,011.19 and 1,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.76, 3,011.19 and 1,901.48 is: 2,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.76 : 3,011.19 = 1,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.76/3,011.19 = 1,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.76x = 3,011.19 × 1,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.76x = 5,725,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,702.51/2,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.95

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