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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.76, 4,503.90 and 2,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.76, 4,503.90 and 2,186.84 is: 3,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.76 : 4,503.90 = 2,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.76/4,503.90 = 2,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.76x = 4,503.90 × 2,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.76x = 9,849,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,849,308.68/3,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.90

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