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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.19, 3,795.27 and 886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.19, 3,795.27 and 886.73 is: 1,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.19 : 3,795.27 = 886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.19/3,795.27 = 886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.19x = 3,795.27 × 886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.19x = 3,365,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,375.02/2,530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.09

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