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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.50, 3,638.25 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.50, 3,638.25 and 886.50 is: 1,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.50 : 3,638.25 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.50/3,638.25 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.50x = 3,638.25 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.50x = 3,225,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,308.63/2,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.75

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