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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.77, 3,035.93 and 2,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.77, 3,035.93 and 2,162.30 is: 3,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.77 : 3,035.93 = 2,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.77/3,035.93 = 2,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.77x = 3,035.93 × 2,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.77x = 6,564,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,577.61/2,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.70

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