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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.93, 3,795.26 and 886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.93, 3,795.26 and 886.09 is: 1,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.93 : 3,795.26 = 886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.93/3,795.26 = 886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.93x = 3,795.26 × 886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.93x = 3,362,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,935.13/2,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.26

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