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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.46, 3,014.97 and 1,300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.46, 3,014.97 and 1,300.78 is: 1,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.46 : 3,014.97 = 1,300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.46/3,014.97 = 1,300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.46x = 3,014.97 × 1,300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.46x = 3,921,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,812.68/2,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.32

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