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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.19, 3,639.39 and 886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.19, 3,639.39 and 886.19 is: 1,329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.19 : 3,639.39 = 886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.19/3,639.39 = 886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.19x = 3,639.39 × 886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.19x = 3,225,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,191.02/2,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.87

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