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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.40, 3,279.54 and 887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.40, 3,279.54 and 887.82 is: 1,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.40 : 3,279.54 = 887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.40/3,279.54 = 887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.40x = 3,279.54 × 887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.40x = 2,911,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,641.20/2,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.71

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