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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.36, 2,805.68 and 884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.36, 2,805.68 and 884.24 is: 1,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.36 : 2,805.68 = 884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.36/2,805.68 = 884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.36x = 2,805.68 × 884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.36x = 2,480,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,894.48/1,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.72

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