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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.03, 3,177.34 and 885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.03, 3,177.34 and 885.16 is: 1,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.03 : 3,177.34 = 885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.03/3,177.34 = 885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.03x = 3,177.34 × 885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.03x = 2,812,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,454.27/2,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.86

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