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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.26, 3,751.97 and 1,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.26, 3,751.97 and 1,884.98 is: 2,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.26 : 3,751.97 = 1,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.26/3,751.97 = 1,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.26x = 3,751.97 × 1,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.26x = 7,072,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,360.23/2,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.26

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