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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.24, 3,179.85 and 886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.24, 3,179.85 and 886.98 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.24 : 3,179.85 = 886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.24/3,179.85 = 886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.24x = 3,179.85 × 886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.24x = 2,820,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,463.35/2,120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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