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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.94 and 1,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.94 and 1,014.12 is: 1,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.98 : 3,277.94 = 1,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.98/3,277.94 = 1,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.98x = 3,277.94 × 1,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.98x = 3,324,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,219.44/2,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.40

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