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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.83, 3,013.15 and 1,333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.83, 3,013.15 and 1,333.53 is: 1,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.83 : 3,013.15 = 1,333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.83/3,013.15 = 1,333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.83x = 3,013.15 × 1,333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.83x = 4,018,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,125.09/2,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.95

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