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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284, 4,531.96 and 1,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284, 4,531.96 and 1,886.88 is: 2,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284 : 4,531.96 = 1,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284/4,531.96 = 1,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284x = 4,531.96 × 1,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284x = 8,551,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,264.68/3,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.92

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