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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.24, 3,014.39 and 1,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.24, 3,014.39 and 1,239.71 is: 1,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.24 : 3,014.39 = 1,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.24/3,014.39 = 1,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.24x = 3,014.39 × 1,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.24x = 3,736,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,969.43/2,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.88

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