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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.64, 3,323.04 and 1,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.64, 3,323.04 and 1,884.16 is: 2,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.64 : 3,323.04 = 1,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.64/3,323.04 = 1,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.64x = 3,323.04 × 1,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.64x = 6,261,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,139.05/2,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.61

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