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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.82, 3,013.41 and 1,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.82, 3,013.41 and 1,239.72 is: 1,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.82 : 3,013.41 = 1,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.82/3,013.41 = 1,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.82x = 3,013.41 × 1,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.82x = 3,735,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,784.65/2,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.67

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