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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.07, 3,791.13 and 884.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.07, 3,791.13 and 884.50 is: 1,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.07 : 3,791.13 = 884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.07/3,791.13 = 884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.07x = 3,791.13 × 884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.07x = 3,353,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,254.49/2,529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.88

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