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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.38, 3,276.86 and 885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.38, 3,276.86 and 885.33 is: 1,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.38 : 3,276.86 = 885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.38/3,276.86 = 885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.38x = 3,276.86 × 885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.38x = 2,901,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,098.04/2,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.50

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