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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.42, 3,259.86 and 1,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.42, 3,259.86 and 1,950.87 is: 2,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.42 : 3,259.86 = 1,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.42/3,259.86 = 1,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.42x = 3,259.86 × 1,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.42x = 6,359,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,563.08/2,184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.33

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