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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.22, 3,791.43 and 884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.22, 3,791.43 and 884.70 is: 1,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.22 : 3,791.43 = 884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.22/3,791.43 = 884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.22x = 3,791.43 × 884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.22x = 3,354,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,278.12/2,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.21

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