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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.76, 3,132.78 and 1,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.76, 3,132.78 and 1,884.04 is: 2,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.76 : 3,132.78 = 1,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.76/3,132.78 = 1,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.76x = 3,132.78 × 1,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.76x = 5,902,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,282.83/2,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.88

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