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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.92, 3,175.56 and 886.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.92, 3,175.56 and 886.83 is: 1,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.92 : 3,175.56 = 886.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.92/3,175.56 = 886.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.92x = 3,175.56 × 886.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.92x = 2,816,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,181.87/2,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.44

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