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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.89, 3,276.84 and 1,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.89, 3,276.84 and 1,013.14 is: 1,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.89 : 3,276.84 = 1,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.89/3,276.84 = 1,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.89x = 3,276.84 × 1,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.89x = 3,319,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,897.68/2,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.18

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