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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.02, 3,013.91 and 1,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.02, 3,013.91 and 1,239.80 is: 1,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.02 : 3,013.91 = 1,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.02/3,013.91 = 1,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.02x = 3,013.91 × 1,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.02x = 3,736,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,642.25/2,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.90

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