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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.33, 3,792.42 and 886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.33, 3,792.42 and 886.04 is: 1,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.33 : 3,792.42 = 886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.33/3,792.42 = 886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.33x = 3,792.42 × 886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.33x = 3,360,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,231.08/2,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.51

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