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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.50 and 1,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.50 and 1,217.23 is: 1,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.98 : 3,277.50 = 1,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.98/3,277.50 = 1,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.98x = 3,277.50 × 1,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.98x = 3,989,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,471.33/2,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.86

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