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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.42 and 1,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.42 and 1,252.69 is: 1,728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.19 : 3,014.42 = 1,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.19/3,014.42 = 1,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.19x = 3,014.42 × 1,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.19x = 3,776,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,119.99/2,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.84

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