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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.16, 4,557.36 and 1,886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.16, 4,557.36 and 1,886.07 is: 2,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.16 : 4,557.36 = 1,886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.16/4,557.36 = 1,886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.16x = 4,557.36 × 1,886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.16x = 8,595,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,499.98/3,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.99

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