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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.83, 3,271.67 and 1,193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.83, 3,271.67 and 1,193.55 is: 1,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.83 : 3,271.67 = 1,193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.83/3,271.67 = 1,193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.83x = 3,271.67 × 1,193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.83x = 3,904,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,913.08/2,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.39

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