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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.66, 3,976.56 and 2,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.66, 3,976.56 and 2,253.82 is: 3,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.66 : 3,976.56 = 2,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.66/3,976.56 = 2,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.66x = 3,976.56 × 2,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.66x = 8,962,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,450.46/2,884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.93

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