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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.54, 4,803.88 and 1,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.54, 4,803.88 and 1,884.24 is: 2,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.54 : 4,803.88 = 1,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.54/4,803.88 = 1,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.54x = 4,803.88 × 1,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.54x = 9,051,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,653.46/3,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.17

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