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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.93, 3,792.30 and 884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.93, 3,792.30 and 884.31 is: 1,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.93 : 3,792.30 = 884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.93/3,792.30 = 884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.93x = 3,792.30 × 884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.93x = 3,353,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,568.81/2,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.61

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