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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.93, 3,015.34 and 1,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.93, 3,015.34 and 1,240.36 is: 1,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.93 : 3,015.34 = 1,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.93/3,015.34 = 1,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.93x = 3,015.34 × 1,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.93x = 3,740,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,096.48/2,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.77

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