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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.38, 3,279.57 and 887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.38, 3,279.57 and 887.95 is: 1,331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.38 : 3,279.57 = 887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.38/3,279.57 = 887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.38x = 3,279.57 × 887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.38x = 2,912,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,094.18/2,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.93

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