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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.85, 3,276.48 and 951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.85, 3,276.48 and 951.96 is: 1,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.85 : 3,276.48 = 951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.85/3,276.48 = 951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.85x = 3,276.48 × 951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.85x = 3,119,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,077.90/2,184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.59

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