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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.44, 3,976.38 and 2,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.44, 3,976.38 and 2,055 is: 2,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.44 : 3,976.38 = 2,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.44/3,976.38 = 2,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.44x = 3,976.38 × 2,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.44x = 8,171,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,460.90/2,884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.95

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