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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.84, 3,277.80 and 1,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.84, 3,277.80 and 1,799.28 is: 2,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.84 : 3,277.80 = 1,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.84/3,277.80 = 1,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.84x = 3,277.80 × 1,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.84x = 5,897,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,679.98/2,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.36

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