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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.59, 3,013.66 and 1,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.59, 3,013.66 and 1,239.61 is: 1,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.59 : 3,013.66 = 1,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.59/3,013.66 = 1,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.59x = 3,013.66 × 1,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.59x = 3,735,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,756.87/2,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.84

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