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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.29, 3,794.13 and 885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.29, 3,794.13 and 885.26 is: 1,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.29 : 3,794.13 = 885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.29/3,794.13 = 885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.29x = 3,794.13 × 885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.29x = 3,358,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,772.55/2,529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.95

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