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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.22, 3,792.93 and 885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.22, 3,792.93 and 885.70 is: 1,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.22 : 3,792.93 = 885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.22/3,792.93 = 885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.22x = 3,792.93 × 885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.22x = 3,359,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,398.10/2,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.71

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