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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.80, 3,283.36 and 2,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.80, 3,283.36 and 2,044.76 is: 3,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.80 : 3,283.36 = 2,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.80/3,283.36 = 2,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.80x = 3,283.36 × 2,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.80x = 6,713,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,683.19/2,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.91

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