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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.40, 3,010.62 and 1,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.40, 3,010.62 and 1,973.52 is: 2,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.40 : 3,010.62 = 1,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.40/3,010.62 = 1,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.40x = 3,010.62 × 1,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.40x = 5,941,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,518.78/2,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.22

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