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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.88, 3,792.28 and 884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.88, 3,792.28 and 884.48 is: 1,326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.88 : 3,792.28 = 884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.88/3,792.28 = 884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.88x = 3,792.28 × 884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.88x = 3,354,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,195.81/2,527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.88

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