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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.92, 3,279.33 and 887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.92, 3,279.33 and 887.38 is: 1,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.92 : 3,279.33 = 887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.92/3,279.33 = 887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.92x = 3,279.33 × 887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.92x = 2,910,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,003.66/2,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.25

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