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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.29, 3,278.34 and 887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.29, 3,278.34 and 887.67 is: 1,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.29 : 3,278.34 = 887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.29/3,278.34 = 887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.29x = 3,278.34 × 887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.29x = 2,910,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,084.07/2,185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.67

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