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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.74, 3,793.32 and 884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.74, 3,793.32 and 884.30 is: 1,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.74 : 3,793.32 = 884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.74/3,793.32 = 884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.74x = 3,793.32 × 884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.74x = 3,354,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,455.60/2,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.05

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