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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.18, 3,013.27 and 1,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.18, 3,013.27 and 1,239.77 is: 1,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.18 : 3,013.27 = 1,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.18/3,013.27 = 1,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.18x = 3,013.27 × 1,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.18x = 3,735,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,761.75/2,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.37

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