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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.30, 3,250.26 and 2,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.30, 3,250.26 and 2,170.33 is: 3,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.30 : 3,250.26 = 2,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.30/3,250.26 = 2,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.30x = 3,250.26 × 2,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.30x = 7,054,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,109.68/2,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.95

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