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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.26, 3,639.50 and 886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.26, 3,639.50 and 886.26 is: 1,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.26 : 3,639.50 = 886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.26/3,639.50 = 886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.26x = 3,639.50 × 886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.26x = 3,225,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,543.27/2,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.98

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