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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.93, 3,014.15 and 1,287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.93, 3,014.15 and 1,287.83 is: 1,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.93 : 3,014.15 = 1,287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.93/3,014.15 = 1,287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.93x = 3,014.15 × 1,287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.93x = 3,881,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,713.89/2,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.40

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