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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.93, 3,259.11 and 1,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.93, 3,259.11 and 1,950.38 is: 2,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.93 : 3,259.11 = 1,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.93/3,259.11 = 1,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.93x = 3,259.11 × 1,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.93x = 6,356,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,486.67/2,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.58

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