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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.75, 3,015.14 and 1,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.75, 3,015.14 and 1,253.43 is: 1,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.75 : 3,015.14 = 1,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.75/3,015.14 = 1,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.75x = 3,015.14 × 1,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.75x = 3,779,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,260.66/2,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.84

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