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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.04, 3,550.84 and 886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.04, 3,550.84 and 886.65 is: 1,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.04 : 3,550.84 = 886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.04/3,550.84 = 886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.04x = 3,550.84 × 886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.04x = 3,148,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,336.75/2,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.51

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