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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.60, 3,014.26 and 1,300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.60, 3,014.26 and 1,300.23 is: 1,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.60 : 3,014.26 = 1,300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.60/3,014.26 = 1,300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.60x = 3,014.26 × 1,300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.60x = 3,919,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,231.28/2,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.03

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