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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.91, 3,175.38 and 885.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.91, 3,175.38 and 885.55 is: 1,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.91 : 3,175.38 = 885.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.91/3,175.38 = 885.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.91x = 3,175.38 × 885.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.91x = 2,811,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,957.76/2,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.08

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