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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.47, 3,012.67 and 1,239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.47, 3,012.67 and 1,239.05 is: 1,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.47 : 3,012.67 = 1,239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.47/3,012.67 = 1,239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.47x = 3,012.67 × 1,239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.47x = 3,732,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,856.48/2,183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.60

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