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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.90, 3,273 and 1,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.90, 3,273 and 1,031.46 is: 1,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.90 : 3,273 = 1,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.90/3,273 = 1,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.90x = 3,273 × 1,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.90x = 3,375,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,968.58/2,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.14

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