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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.12 and 1,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.12 and 1,252.63 is: 1,728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.19 : 3,014.12 = 1,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.19/3,014.12 = 1,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.19x = 3,014.12 × 1,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.19x = 3,775,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,577.14/2,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.59

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