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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.58, 3,013.40 and 1,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.58, 3,013.40 and 1,239.41 is: 1,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.58 : 3,013.40 = 1,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.58/3,013.40 = 1,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.58x = 3,013.40 × 1,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.58x = 3,734,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,828.13/2,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.42

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