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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.41, 3,016.56 and 1,484.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.41, 3,016.56 and 1,484.57 is: 2,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.41 : 3,016.56 = 1,484.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.41/3,016.56 = 1,484.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.41x = 3,016.56 × 1,484.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.41x = 4,478,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,279.40/2,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.11

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