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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.57, 3,274.83 and 1,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.57, 3,274.83 and 1,014.12 is: 1,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.57 : 3,274.83 = 1,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.57/3,274.83 = 1,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.57x = 3,274.83 × 1,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.57x = 3,321,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,070.60/2,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.24

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