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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.92, 3,014.82 and 1,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.92, 3,014.82 and 1,595.32 is: 2,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.92 : 3,014.82 = 1,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.92/3,014.82 = 1,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.92x = 3,014.82 × 1,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.92x = 4,809,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,602.64/2,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.28

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