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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.67, 3,272.77 and 1,719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.67, 3,272.77 and 1,719.61 is: 2,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.67 : 3,272.77 = 1,719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.67/3,272.77 = 1,719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.67x = 3,272.77 × 1,719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.67x = 5,627,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,899.31/2,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.27

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