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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.91, 3,178.58 and 886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.91, 3,178.58 and 886.71 is: 1,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.91 : 3,178.58 = 886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.91/3,178.58 = 886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.91x = 3,178.58 × 886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.91x = 2,818,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,478.67/2,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.15

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