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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.40, 3,009.56 and 1,899.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.40, 3,009.56 and 1,899.09 is: 2,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.40 : 3,009.56 = 1,899.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.40/3,009.56 = 1,899.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.40x = 3,009.56 × 1,899.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.40x = 5,715,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,415.80/2,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.67

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