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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.09, 3,270.86 and 1,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.09, 3,270.86 and 1,361.33 is: 2,038.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.09 : 3,270.86 = 1,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.09/3,270.86 = 1,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.09x = 3,270.86 × 1,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.09x = 4,452,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,719.84/2,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.71

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