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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.48, 3,577.10 and 1,214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.48, 3,577.10 and 1,214.01 is: 1,821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.48 : 3,577.10 = 1,214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.48/3,577.10 = 1,214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.48x = 3,577.10 × 1,214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.48x = 4,342,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,629.10/2,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.21

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