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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.82, 3,277.22 and 886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.82, 3,277.22 and 886.29 is: 1,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.82 : 3,277.22 = 886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.82/3,277.22 = 886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.82x = 3,277.22 × 886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.82x = 2,904,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,553.14/2,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.42

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