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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.43, 3,277.29 and 1,260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.43, 3,277.29 and 1,260.65 is: 1,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.43 : 3,277.29 = 1,260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.43/3,277.29 = 1,260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.43x = 3,277.29 × 1,260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.43x = 4,131,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,523.83/2,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.35

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