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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.50, 3,014.34 and 1,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.50, 3,014.34 and 1,240.28 is: 1,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.50 : 3,014.34 = 1,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.50/3,014.34 = 1,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.50x = 3,014.34 × 1,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.50x = 3,738,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,626.97/2,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.44

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