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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.36 and 1,258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.36 and 1,258.41 is: 1,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.52 : 3,277.36 = 1,258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.52/3,277.36 = 1,258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.52x = 3,277.36 × 1,258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.52x = 4,124,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,267.24/2,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.95

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