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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.60, 3,279.75 and 887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.60, 3,279.75 and 887.08 is: 1,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.60 : 3,279.75 = 887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.60/3,279.75 = 887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.60x = 3,279.75 × 887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.60x = 2,909,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,400.63/2,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.17

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