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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.94, 3,014.58 and 1,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.94, 3,014.58 and 1,345.24 is: 1,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.94 : 3,014.58 = 1,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.94/3,014.58 = 1,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.94x = 3,014.58 × 1,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.94x = 4,055,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,333.60/2,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.04

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