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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.78, 4,227.93 and 1,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.78, 4,227.93 and 1,884.66 is: 2,600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.78 : 4,227.93 = 1,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.78/4,227.93 = 1,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.78x = 4,227.93 × 1,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.78x = 7,968,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968,210.55/3,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.78

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