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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.36, 3,277.14 and 886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.36, 3,277.14 and 886.48 is: 1,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.36 : 3,277.14 = 886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.36/3,277.14 = 886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.36x = 3,277.14 × 886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.36x = 2,905,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,119.07/2,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.35

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