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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.56, 2,888.64 and 886.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.56, 2,888.64 and 886.58 is: 1,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.56 : 2,888.64 = 886.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.56/2,888.64 = 886.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.56x = 2,888.64 × 886.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.56x = 2,561,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,010.45/1,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.01

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