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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.84, 2,138.86 and 886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.84, 2,138.86 and 886.82 is: 1,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.84 : 2,138.86 = 886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.84/2,138.86 = 886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.84x = 2,138.86 × 886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.84x = 1,896,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,786.96/1,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.86

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