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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.84, 4,146.84 and 1,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.84, 4,146.84 and 1,886.28 is: 2,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.84 : 4,146.84 = 1,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.84/4,146.84 = 1,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.84x = 4,146.84 × 1,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.84x = 7,822,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,101.36/3,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.30

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