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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.11, 3,795.17 and 887.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.11, 3,795.17 and 887.13 is: 1,330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.11 : 3,795.17 = 887.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.11/3,795.17 = 887.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.11x = 3,795.17 × 887.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.11x = 3,366,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,804.73/2,530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.70

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