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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.62, 5,166.96 and 1,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.62, 5,166.96 and 1,884.06 is: 2,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.62 : 5,166.96 = 1,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.62/5,166.96 = 1,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.62x = 5,166.96 × 1,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.62x = 9,734,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,862.66/3,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.75

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