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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.84, 4,330.90 and 1,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.84, 4,330.90 and 1,347 is: 2,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.84 : 4,330.90 = 1,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.84/4,330.90 = 1,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.84x = 4,330.90 × 1,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.84x = 5,833,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,722.30/2,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.80

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