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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.16, 3,009.58 and 1,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.16, 3,009.58 and 1,716.60 is: 2,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.16 : 3,009.58 = 1,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.16/3,009.58 = 1,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.16x = 3,009.58 × 1,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.16x = 5,166,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,245.03/2,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.41

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