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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.25, 3,793.89 and 885.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.25, 3,793.89 and 885.79 is: 1,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.25 : 3,793.89 = 885.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.25/3,793.89 = 885.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.25x = 3,793.89 × 885.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.25x = 3,360,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,589.82/2,529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.69

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