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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.91, 3,273.13 and 1,719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.91, 3,273.13 and 1,719.86 is: 2,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.91 : 3,273.13 = 1,719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.91/3,273.13 = 1,719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.91x = 3,273.13 × 1,719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.91x = 5,629,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,321.48/2,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.63

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