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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.57, 3,277.06 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.57, 3,277.06 and 886.14 is: 1,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.57 : 3,277.06 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.57/3,277.06 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.57x = 3,277.06 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.57x = 2,903,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,931.73/2,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.29

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