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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.01, 3,013.71 and 1,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.01, 3,013.71 and 1,275.55 is: 1,760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.01 : 3,013.71 = 1,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.01/3,013.71 = 1,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.01x = 3,013.71 × 1,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.01x = 3,844,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,125.47/2,184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.12

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