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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.56, 3,792.87 and 885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.56, 3,792.87 and 885.33 is: 1,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.56 : 3,792.87 = 885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.56/3,792.87 = 885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.56x = 3,792.87 × 885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.56x = 3,357,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,941.60/2,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.53

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