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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.21, 3,014.30 and 1,300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.21, 3,014.30 and 1,300.15 is: 1,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.21 : 3,014.30 = 1,300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.21/3,014.30 = 1,300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.21x = 3,014.30 × 1,300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.21x = 3,919,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,042.15/2,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.26

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