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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.41, 3,015.57 and 1,489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.41, 3,015.57 and 1,489.43 is: 2,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.41 : 3,015.57 = 1,489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.41/3,015.57 = 1,489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.41x = 3,015.57 × 1,489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.41x = 4,491,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,472.98/2,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.15

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