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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.92, 3,174.06 and 885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.92, 3,174.06 and 885.83 is: 1,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.92 : 3,174.06 = 885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.92/3,174.06 = 885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.92x = 3,174.06 × 885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.92x = 2,811,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,677.57/2,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.94

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