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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.19, 3,793.78 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.19, 3,793.78 and 886.20 is: 1,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.19 : 3,793.78 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.19/3,793.78 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.19x = 3,793.78 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.19x = 3,362,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,047.84/2,529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.30

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