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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.80, 4,430.70 and 1,884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.80, 4,430.70 and 1,884.64 is: 2,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.80 : 4,430.70 = 1,884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.80/4,430.70 = 1,884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.80x = 4,430.70 × 1,884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.80x = 8,350,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,274.45/3,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.87

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