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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.84, 3,254.76 and 1,784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.84, 3,254.76 and 1,784.28 is: 2,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.84 : 3,254.76 = 1,784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.84/3,254.76 = 1,784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.84x = 3,254.76 × 1,784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.84x = 5,807,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,403.17/2,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.42

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