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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.70, 3,792.10 and 884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.70, 3,792.10 and 884.30 is: 1,326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.70 : 3,792.10 = 884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.70/3,792.10 = 884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.70x = 3,792.10 × 884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.70x = 3,353,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,364.38/2,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.64

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