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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.32, 3,015.93 and 1,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.32, 3,015.93 and 1,744.30 is: 2,409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.32 : 3,015.93 = 1,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.32/3,015.93 = 1,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.32x = 3,015.93 × 1,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.32x = 5,260,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,686.70/2,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.49

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