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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.10, 3,013.05 and 1,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.10, 3,013.05 and 1,396.78 is: 1,926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.10 : 3,013.05 = 1,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.10/3,013.05 = 1,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.10x = 3,013.05 × 1,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.10x = 4,208,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,567.98/2,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.91

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