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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.24, 3,795.54 and 887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.24, 3,795.54 and 887.20 is: 1,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.24 : 3,795.54 = 887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.24/3,795.54 = 887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.24x = 3,795.54 × 887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.24x = 3,367,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,403.09/2,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.86

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