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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.36, 2,993.88 and 1,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.36, 2,993.88 and 1,383.04 is: 1,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.36 : 2,993.88 = 1,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.36/2,993.88 = 1,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.36x = 2,993.88 × 1,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.36x = 4,140,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,655.80/2,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.82

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