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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.01, 3,550.77 and 886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.01, 3,550.77 and 886.59 is: 1,330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.01 : 3,550.77 = 886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.01/3,550.77 = 886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.01x = 3,550.77 × 886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.01x = 3,148,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,077.17/2,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.54

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