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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.89, 3,994.14 and 1,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.89, 3,994.14 and 1,883.72 is: 2,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.89 : 3,994.14 = 1,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.89/3,994.14 = 1,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.89x = 3,994.14 × 1,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.89x = 7,523,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,841.40/2,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.32

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