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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.90, 3,011.67 and 1,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.90, 3,011.67 and 1,739.64 is: 2,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.90 : 3,011.67 = 1,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.90/3,011.67 = 1,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.90x = 3,011.67 × 1,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.90x = 5,239,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,221.60/2,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.22

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