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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.31, 3,170.31 and 1,722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.31, 3,170.31 and 1,722.39 is: 2,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.31 : 3,170.31 = 1,722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.31/3,170.31 = 1,722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.31x = 3,170.31 × 1,722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.31x = 5,460,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460,491.89/2,113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.85

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