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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.28, 3,795.60 and 886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.28, 3,795.60 and 886.88 is: 1,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.28 : 3,795.60 = 886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.28/3,795.60 = 886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.28x = 3,795.60 × 886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.28x = 3,366,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,241.73/2,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.38

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