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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.76, 3,522.42 and 1,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.76, 3,522.42 and 1,886.12 is: 2,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.76 : 3,522.42 = 1,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.76/3,522.42 = 1,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.76x = 3,522.42 × 1,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.76x = 6,643,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,706.81/2,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.20

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