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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.62, 3,013.46 and 1,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.62, 3,013.46 and 1,239.39 is: 1,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.62 : 3,013.46 = 1,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.62/3,013.46 = 1,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.62x = 3,013.46 × 1,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.62x = 3,734,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,838.46/2,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.39

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