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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.41, 3,275.28 and 886.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.41, 3,275.28 and 886.17 is: 1,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.41 : 3,275.28 = 886.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.41/3,275.28 = 886.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.41x = 3,275.28 × 886.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.41x = 2,902,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,454.88/2,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.11

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