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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.24, 4,002.54 and 2,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.24, 4,002.54 and 2,184.52 is: 3,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.24 : 4,002.54 = 2,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.24/4,002.54 = 2,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.24x = 4,002.54 × 2,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.24x = 8,743,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,628.68/2,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.25

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