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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.36, 3,276.99 and 1,208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.36, 3,276.99 and 1,208.41 is: 1,812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.36 : 3,276.99 = 1,208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.36/3,276.99 = 1,208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.36x = 3,276.99 × 1,208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.36x = 3,959,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,947.49/2,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.86

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