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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.88, 3,275.94 and 1,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.88, 3,275.94 and 1,419.24 is: 2,128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.88 : 3,275.94 = 1,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.88/3,275.94 = 1,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.88x = 3,275.94 × 1,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.88x = 4,649,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,345.09/2,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.94

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