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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.29, 3,014.40 and 1,252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.29, 3,014.40 and 1,252.97 is: 1,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.29 : 3,014.40 = 1,252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.29/3,014.40 = 1,252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.29x = 3,014.40 × 1,252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.29x = 3,776,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,937.70/2,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.14

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