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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285, 4,533.48 and 1,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285, 4,533.48 and 1,887.84 is: 2,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285 : 4,533.48 = 1,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285/4,533.48 = 1,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285x = 4,533.48 × 1,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285x = 8,558,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,484.88/3,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.32

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