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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.84, 3,180.26 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.84, 3,180.26 and 886.56 is: 1,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.84 : 3,180.26 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.84/3,180.26 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.84x = 3,180.26 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.84x = 2,819,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,499.48/2,119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.05

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