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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.58, 2,886.12 and 885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.58, 2,886.12 and 885.70 is: 1,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.58 : 2,886.12 = 885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.58/2,886.12 = 885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.58x = 2,886.12 × 885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.58x = 2,556,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,229.27/1,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.51

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