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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.96, 3,275.73 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.96, 3,275.73 and 1,015.68 is: 1,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.96 : 3,275.73 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.96/3,275.73 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.96x = 3,275.73 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.96x = 3,327,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,093.45/2,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.73

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