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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.76, 4,533.39 and 1,887.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.76, 4,533.39 and 1,887.51 is: 2,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.76 : 4,533.39 = 1,887.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.76/4,533.39 = 1,887.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.76x = 4,533.39 × 1,887.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.76x = 8,556,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,818.96/3,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.01

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