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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.75, 3,015.12 and 1,345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.75, 3,015.12 and 1,345.25 is: 1,856.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.75 : 3,015.12 = 1,345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.75/3,015.12 = 1,345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.75x = 3,015.12 × 1,345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.75x = 4,056,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,075.10/2,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.54

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