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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.74, 3,791.79 and 884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.74, 3,791.79 and 884.70 is: 1,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.74 : 3,791.79 = 884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.74/3,791.79 = 884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.74x = 3,791.79 × 884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.74x = 3,354,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,596.61/2,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.11

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