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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.48, 3,009.96 and 1,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.48, 3,009.96 and 1,741.68 is: 2,399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.48 : 3,009.96 = 1,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.48/3,009.96 = 1,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.48x = 3,009.96 × 1,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.48x = 5,242,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,387.13/2,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.83

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