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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.25, 3,014.27 and 1,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.25, 3,014.27 and 1,252.75 is: 1,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.25 : 3,014.27 = 1,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.25/3,014.27 = 1,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.25x = 3,014.27 × 1,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.25x = 3,776,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,126.74/2,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.80

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