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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.52, 3,031.34 and 1,884.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.52, 3,031.34 and 1,884.75 is: 2,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.52 : 3,031.34 = 1,884.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.52/3,031.34 = 1,884.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.52x = 3,031.34 × 1,884.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.52x = 5,713,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,318.07/2,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.35

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