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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.10, 3,792.29 and 884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.10, 3,792.29 and 884.88 is: 1,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.10 : 3,792.29 = 884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.10/3,792.29 = 884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.10x = 3,792.29 × 884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.10x = 3,355,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,717.15/2,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.37

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