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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.81, 3,792.89 and 885.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.81, 3,792.89 and 885.21 is: 1,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.81 : 3,792.89 = 885.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.81/3,792.89 = 885.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.81x = 3,792.89 × 885.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.81x = 3,357,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,499.73/2,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.70

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