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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.02, 3,178.02 and 886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.02, 3,178.02 and 886.45 is: 1,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.02 : 3,178.02 = 886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.02/3,178.02 = 886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.02x = 3,178.02 × 886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.02x = 2,817,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,155.83/2,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.46

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