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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.14, 3,791.81 and 884.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.14, 3,791.81 and 884.86 is: 1,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.14 : 3,791.81 = 884.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.14/3,791.81 = 884.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.14x = 3,791.81 × 884.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.14x = 3,355,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,221.00/2,527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.68

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