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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.62, 3,793.03 and 885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.62, 3,793.03 and 885.13 is: 1,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.62 : 3,793.03 = 885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.62/3,793.03 = 885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.62x = 3,793.03 × 885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.62x = 3,357,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,312.95/2,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.73

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