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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.04, 3,277.50 and 951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.04, 3,277.50 and 951.76 is: 1,428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.04 : 3,277.50 = 951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.04/3,277.50 = 951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.04x = 3,277.50 × 951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.04x = 3,119,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,393.40/2,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.27

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