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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.36, 4,556.28 and 1,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.36, 4,556.28 and 1,886 is: 2,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.36 : 4,556.28 = 1,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.36/4,556.28 = 1,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.36x = 4,556.28 × 1,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.36x = 8,593,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,144.08/3,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.12

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