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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.09, 3,013.57 and 1,397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.09, 3,013.57 and 1,397.98 is: 1,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.09 : 3,013.57 = 1,397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.09/3,013.57 = 1,397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.09x = 3,013.57 × 1,397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.09x = 4,212,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,910.59/2,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.91

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