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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.82, 3,014.89 and 1,300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.82, 3,014.89 and 1,300.46 is: 1,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.82 : 3,014.89 = 1,300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.82/3,014.89 = 1,300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.82x = 3,014.89 × 1,300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.82x = 3,920,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,725.52/2,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.53

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