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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.37, 3,465.35 and 2,183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.37, 3,465.35 and 2,183.83 is: 3,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.37 : 3,465.35 = 2,183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.37/3,465.35 = 2,183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.37x = 3,465.35 × 2,183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.37x = 7,567,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,724.37/2,517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.20

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