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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.25, 3,014.28 and 1,300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.25, 3,014.28 and 1,300.04 is: 1,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.25 : 3,014.28 = 1,300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.25/3,014.28 = 1,300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.25x = 3,014.28 × 1,300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.25x = 3,918,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,684.57/2,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.06

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