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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.50, 3,013.31 and 1,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.50, 3,013.31 and 1,239.31 is: 1,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.50 : 3,013.31 = 1,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.50/3,013.31 = 1,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.50x = 3,013.31 × 1,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.50x = 3,734,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,403.95/2,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.29

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