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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.14, 3,015.96 and 1,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.14, 3,015.96 and 1,853.66 is: 2,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.14 : 3,015.96 = 1,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.14/3,015.96 = 1,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.14x = 3,015.96 × 1,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.14x = 5,590,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,564.41/2,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.62

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