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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.24, 4,249.56 and 2,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.24, 4,249.56 and 2,184.24 is: 3,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.24 : 4,249.56 = 2,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.24/4,249.56 = 2,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.24x = 4,249.56 × 2,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.24x = 9,282,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,058.93/2,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.29

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