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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.27, 3,005.81 and 2,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.27, 3,005.81 and 2,120.18 is: 2,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.27 : 3,005.81 = 2,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.27/3,005.81 = 2,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.27x = 3,005.81 × 2,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.27x = 6,372,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,840.57/2,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.61

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