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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.42, 3,016.54 and 1,399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.42, 3,016.54 and 1,399.83 is: 1,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.42 : 3,016.54 = 1,399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.42/3,016.54 = 1,399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.42x = 3,016.54 × 1,399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.42x = 4,222,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,650.59/2,184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.08

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