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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.80, 3,014.02 and 1,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.80, 3,014.02 and 1,300.10 is: 1,793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.80 : 3,014.02 = 1,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.80/3,014.02 = 1,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.80x = 3,014.02 × 1,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.80x = 3,918,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,527.40/2,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.54

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