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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.42, 3,176.31 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.42, 3,176.31 and 887.33 is: 1,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.42 : 3,176.31 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.42/3,176.31 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.42x = 3,176.31 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.42x = 2,818,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,435.15/2,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.19

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