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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.32, 3,137.84 and 2,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.32, 3,137.84 and 2,183.13 is: 3,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.32 : 3,137.84 = 2,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.32/3,137.84 = 2,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.32x = 3,137.84 × 2,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.32x = 6,850,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,301.72/2,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.66

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