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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.96, 3,510.76 and 1,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.96, 3,510.76 and 1,884.20 is: 2,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.96 : 3,510.76 = 1,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.96/3,510.76 = 1,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.96x = 3,510.76 × 1,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.96x = 6,614,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,973.99/2,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.22

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