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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.84, 3,279.03 and 887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.84, 3,279.03 and 887.01 is: 1,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.84 : 3,279.03 = 887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.84/3,279.03 = 887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.84x = 3,279.03 × 887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.84x = 2,908,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,532.40/2,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.62

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