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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.94, 3,227.83 and 1,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.94, 3,227.83 and 1,184.12 is: 1,776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.94 : 3,227.83 = 1,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.94/3,227.83 = 1,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.94x = 3,227.83 × 1,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.94x = 3,822,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,138.06/2,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.14

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