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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.56, 3,062.22 and 887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.56, 3,062.22 and 887.50 is: 1,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.56 : 3,062.22 = 887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.56/3,062.22 = 887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.56x = 3,062.22 × 887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.56x = 2,717,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,720.25/2,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.55

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