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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.38, 4,688.26 and 1,884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.38, 4,688.26 and 1,884.85 is: 2,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.38 : 4,688.26 = 1,884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.38/4,688.26 = 1,884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.38x = 4,688.26 × 1,884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.38x = 8,836,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,666.86/3,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.02

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