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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.80, 3,277.24 and 886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.80, 3,277.24 and 886.28 is: 1,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.80 : 3,277.24 = 886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.80/3,277.24 = 886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.80x = 3,277.24 × 886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.80x = 2,904,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,552.27/2,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.44

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