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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.70, 3,271.01 and 1,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.70, 3,271.01 and 1,719.26 is: 2,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.70 : 3,271.01 = 1,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.70/3,271.01 = 1,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.70x = 3,271.01 × 1,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.70x = 5,623,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,691.70/2,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.30

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