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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.67, 3,274.41 and 885.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.67, 3,274.41 and 885.05 is: 1,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.67 : 3,274.41 = 885.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.67/3,274.41 = 885.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.67x = 3,274.41 × 885.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.67x = 2,898,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,016.57/2,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.74

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