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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.10, 3,277.50 and 885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.10, 3,277.50 and 885.58 is: 1,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.10 : 3,277.50 = 885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.10/3,277.50 = 885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.10x = 3,277.50 × 885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.10x = 2,902,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,488.45/2,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.92

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