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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.96, 3,279.16 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.96, 3,279.16 and 887.34 is: 1,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.96 : 3,279.16 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.96/3,279.16 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.96x = 3,279.16 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.96x = 2,909,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,729.83/2,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.71

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