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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.74, 3,014.04 and 1,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.74, 3,014.04 and 1,240.28 is: 1,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.74 : 3,014.04 = 1,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.74/3,014.04 = 1,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.74x = 3,014.04 × 1,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.74x = 3,738,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,253.53/2,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.07

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