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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.38, 4,798.82 and 1,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.38, 4,798.82 and 1,884.03 is: 2,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.38 : 4,798.82 = 1,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.38/4,798.82 = 1,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.38x = 4,798.82 × 1,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.38x = 9,041,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,111.42/3,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.98

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