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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.68, 4,527.94 and 1,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.68, 4,527.94 and 1,884.28 is: 2,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.68 : 4,527.94 = 1,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.68/4,527.94 = 1,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.68x = 4,527.94 × 1,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.68x = 8,531,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,906.78/3,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.65

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