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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.75, 3,014.96 and 1,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.75, 3,014.96 and 1,253.55 is: 1,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.75 : 3,014.96 = 1,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.75/3,014.96 = 1,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.75x = 3,014.96 × 1,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.75x = 3,779,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,396.84/2,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.90

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