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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.62, 3,277.11 and 885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.62, 3,277.11 and 885.92 is: 1,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.62 : 3,277.11 = 885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.62/3,277.11 = 885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.62x = 3,277.11 × 885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.62x = 2,903,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,257.29/2,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.95

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