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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.35, 4,510.59 and 1,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.35, 4,510.59 and 1,884.14 is: 2,824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.35 : 4,510.59 = 1,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.35/4,510.59 = 1,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.35x = 4,510.59 × 1,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.35x = 8,498,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,560.49/3,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.06

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