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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.93, 4,765.99 and 1,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.93, 4,765.99 and 1,719.45 is: 2,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.93 : 4,765.99 = 1,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.93/4,765.99 = 1,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.93x = 4,765.99 × 1,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.93x = 8,194,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,881.51/3,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.83

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