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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.49, 3,277.68 and 1,363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.49, 3,277.68 and 1,363.42 is: 2,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.49 : 3,277.68 = 1,363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.49/3,277.68 = 1,363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.49x = 3,277.68 × 1,363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.49x = 4,468,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,854.47/2,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.72

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