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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.09, 3,270.50 and 1,290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.09, 3,270.50 and 1,290.95 is: 1,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.09 : 3,270.50 = 1,290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.09/3,270.50 = 1,290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.09x = 3,270.50 × 1,290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.09x = 4,222,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,051.98/2,183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.98

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