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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.88, 3,984.08 and 1,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.88, 3,984.08 and 1,644.88 is: 2,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.88 : 3,984.08 = 1,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.88/3,984.08 = 1,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.88x = 3,984.08 × 1,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.88x = 6,553,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,333.51/2,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.04

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