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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.15, 3,259.44 and 1,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.15, 3,259.44 and 1,950.60 is: 2,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.15 : 3,259.44 = 1,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.15/3,259.44 = 1,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.15x = 3,259.44 × 1,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.15x = 6,357,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,883.20/2,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.91

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