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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.10, 3,191.25 and 1,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.10, 3,191.25 and 1,783.56 is: 2,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.10 : 3,191.25 = 1,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.10/3,191.25 = 1,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.10x = 3,191.25 × 1,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.10x = 5,691,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,804.51/2,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.83

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