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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.36, 3,017.70 and 1,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.36, 3,017.70 and 1,994.28 is: 2,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.36 : 3,017.70 = 1,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.36/3,017.70 = 1,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.36x = 3,017.70 × 1,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.36x = 6,018,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,138.76/2,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.10

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