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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.85, 3,275.89 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.85, 3,275.89 and 886.61 is: 1,328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.85 : 3,275.89 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.85/3,275.89 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.85x = 3,275.89 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.85x = 2,904,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,436.83/2,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.74

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