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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.72, 5,017.68 and 1,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.72, 5,017.68 and 1,884.69 is: 2,827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.72 : 5,017.68 = 1,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.72/5,017.68 = 1,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.72x = 5,017.68 × 1,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.72x = 9,456,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,771.32/3,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.37

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