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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.69, 3,794.41 and 886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.69, 3,794.41 and 886.11 is: 1,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.69 : 3,794.41 = 886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.69/3,794.41 = 886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.69x = 3,794.41 × 886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.69x = 3,362,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,264.65/2,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.12

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