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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.12, 3,014.22 and 1,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.12, 3,014.22 and 1,252.92 is: 1,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.12 : 3,014.22 = 1,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.12/3,014.22 = 1,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.12x = 3,014.22 × 1,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.12x = 3,776,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,576.52/2,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.11

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