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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.18, 3,389.33 and 2,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.18, 3,389.33 and 2,183.15 is: 2,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.18 : 3,389.33 = 2,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.18/3,389.33 = 2,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.18x = 3,389.33 × 2,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.18x = 7,399,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399,429.72/2,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.71

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