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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.80, 3,277.20 and 1,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.80, 3,277.20 and 1,200.65 is: 1,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.80 : 3,277.20 = 1,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.80/3,277.20 = 1,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.80x = 3,277.20 × 1,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.80x = 3,934,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,770.18/2,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.98

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