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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.65, 4,432.32 and 1,884.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.65, 4,432.32 and 1,884.87 is: 2,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.65 : 4,432.32 = 1,884.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.65/4,432.32 = 1,884.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.65x = 4,432.32 × 1,884.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.65x = 8,354,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,347.00/3,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.26

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