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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.93, 4,480.77 and 1,884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.93, 4,480.77 and 1,884.46 is: 2,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.93 : 4,480.77 = 1,884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.93/4,480.77 = 1,884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.93x = 4,480.77 × 1,884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.93x = 8,443,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,831.83/3,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.56

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