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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.24, 3,278.70 and 1,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.24, 3,278.70 and 1,211.16 is: 1,818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.24 : 3,278.70 = 1,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.24/3,278.70 = 1,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.24x = 3,278.70 × 1,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.24x = 3,971,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,030.29/2,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.04

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