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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.86, 3,793.83 and 885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.86, 3,793.83 and 885.46 is: 1,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.86 : 3,793.83 = 885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.86/3,793.83 = 885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.86x = 3,793.83 × 885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.86x = 3,359,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,284.71/2,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.38

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