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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.24, 3,794.04 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.24, 3,794.04 and 886.20 is: 1,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.24 : 3,794.04 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.24/3,794.04 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.24x = 3,794.04 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.24x = 3,362,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,278.25/2,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.36

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