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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.81, 4,907.84 and 1,886.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.81, 4,907.84 and 1,886.85 is: 2,826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.81 : 4,907.84 = 1,886.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.81/4,907.84 = 1,886.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.81x = 4,907.84 × 1,886.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.81x = 9,260,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,348.47/3,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.03

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