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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.85, 4,337.77 and 1,884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.85, 4,337.77 and 1,884.71 is: 2,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.85 : 4,337.77 = 1,884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.85/4,337.77 = 1,884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.85x = 4,337.77 × 1,884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.85x = 8,175,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,438.50/3,143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.45

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