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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.83, 3,290.22 and 1,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.83, 3,290.22 and 1,679.13 is: 2,317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.83 : 3,290.22 = 1,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.83/3,290.22 = 1,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.83x = 3,290.22 × 1,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.83x = 5,524,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,707.11/2,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.58

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