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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.69, 3,792.22 and 885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.69, 3,792.22 and 885.34 is: 1,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.69 : 3,792.22 = 885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.69/3,792.22 = 885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.69x = 3,792.22 × 885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.69x = 3,357,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,404.05/2,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.20

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