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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.30, 4,144.70 and 1,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.30, 4,144.70 and 1,884.88 is: 2,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.30 : 4,144.70 = 1,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.30/4,144.70 = 1,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.30x = 4,144.70 × 1,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.30x = 7,812,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,262.14/3,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.09

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