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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.76, 3,013.08 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.76, 3,013.08 and 1,397.52 is: 1,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.76 : 3,013.08 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.76/3,013.08 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.76x = 3,013.08 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.76x = 4,210,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,839.56/2,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.25

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