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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.91, 3,275.24 and 1,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.91, 3,275.24 and 1,402.72 is: 2,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.91 : 3,275.24 = 1,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.91/3,275.24 = 1,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.91x = 3,275.24 × 1,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.91x = 4,594,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,237.64/2,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.71

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