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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.82, 3,015.14 and 1,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.82, 3,015.14 and 1,240.61 is: 1,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.82 : 3,015.14 = 1,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.82/3,015.14 = 1,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.82x = 3,015.14 × 1,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.82x = 3,740,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,591.56/2,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.08

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