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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.99, 3,279.83 and 1,211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.99, 3,279.83 and 1,211.91 is: 1,819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.99 : 3,279.83 = 1,211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.99/3,279.83 = 1,211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.99x = 3,279.83 × 1,211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.99x = 3,974,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,852.72/2,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.16

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