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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.26, 3,014.26 and 1,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.26, 3,014.26 and 1,252.76 is: 1,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.26 : 3,014.26 = 1,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.26/3,014.26 = 1,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.26x = 3,014.26 × 1,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.26x = 3,776,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,144.36/2,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.80

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