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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.22, 3,277.14 and 1,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.22, 3,277.14 and 1,774.36 is: 2,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.22 : 3,277.14 = 1,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.22/3,277.14 = 1,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.22x = 3,277.14 × 1,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.22x = 5,814,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,826.13/2,184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.20

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