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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.67, 3,014.85 and 1,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.67, 3,014.85 and 1,240.48 is: 1,711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.67 : 3,014.85 = 1,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.67/3,014.85 = 1,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.67x = 3,014.85 × 1,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.67x = 3,739,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,861.13/2,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.87

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