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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.20, 5,016.90 and 1,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.20, 5,016.90 and 1,884.20 is: 2,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.20 : 5,016.90 = 1,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.20/5,016.90 = 1,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.20x = 5,016.90 × 1,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.20x = 9,452,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,842.98/3,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.33

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