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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.73, 3,277.08 and 886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.73, 3,277.08 and 886.18 is: 1,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.73 : 3,277.08 = 886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.73/3,277.08 = 886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.73x = 3,277.08 × 886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.73x = 2,904,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,082.75/2,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.26

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