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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.82, 3,014.67 and 1,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.82, 3,014.67 and 1,300.48 is: 1,794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.82 : 3,014.67 = 1,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.82/3,014.67 = 1,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.82x = 3,014.67 × 1,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.82x = 3,920,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,518.04/2,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.44

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