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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.72, 3,277.26 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.72, 3,277.26 and 886.20 is: 1,329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.72 : 3,277.26 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.72/3,277.26 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.72x = 3,277.26 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.72x = 2,904,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,307.81/2,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.37

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