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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.70, 3,793.02 and 884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.70, 3,793.02 and 884.76 is: 1,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.70 : 3,793.02 = 884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.70/3,793.02 = 884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.70x = 3,793.02 × 884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.70x = 3,355,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,912.38/2,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.13

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