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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.76, 3,246.72 and 1,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.76, 3,246.72 and 1,887.20 is: 2,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.76 : 3,246.72 = 1,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.76/3,246.72 = 1,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.76x = 3,246.72 × 1,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.76x = 6,127,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,209.98/2,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.16

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