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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.89, 3,016.37 and 1,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.89, 3,016.37 and 1,672.90 is: 2,309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.89 : 3,016.37 = 1,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.89/3,016.37 = 1,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.89x = 3,016.37 × 1,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.89x = 5,046,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,082.01/2,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.54

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