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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.52, 3,174.74 and 885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.52, 3,174.74 and 885.28 is: 1,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.52 : 3,174.74 = 885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.52/3,174.74 = 885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.52x = 3,174.74 × 885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.52x = 2,810,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,530.74/2,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.27

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