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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.27, 3,270.25 and 1,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.27, 3,270.25 and 1,962.83 is: 2,938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.27 : 3,270.25 = 1,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.27/3,270.25 = 1,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.27x = 3,270.25 × 1,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.27x = 6,418,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,943.17/2,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.72

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