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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.31, 3,271.32 and 1,749.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.31, 3,271.32 and 1,749.57 is: 2,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.31 : 3,271.32 = 1,749.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.31/3,271.32 = 1,749.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.31x = 3,271.32 × 1,749.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.31x = 5,723,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,403.33/2,183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.43

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