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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.47, 3,263.40 and 1,398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.47, 3,263.40 and 1,398.18 is: 2,088.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.47 : 3,263.40 = 1,398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.47/3,263.40 = 1,398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.47x = 3,263.40 × 1,398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.47x = 4,562,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,820.61/2,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.76

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