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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.93, 3,796.61 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.93, 3,796.61 and 886.50 is: 1,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.93 : 3,796.61 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.93/3,796.61 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.93x = 3,796.61 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.93x = 3,365,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,694.77/2,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.35

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