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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.47, 3,790.94 and 884.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.47, 3,790.94 and 884.05 is: 1,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.47 : 3,790.94 = 884.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.47/3,790.94 = 884.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.47x = 3,790.94 × 884.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.47x = 3,351,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,366.61/2,527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.98

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