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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.51, 3,795.77 and 886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.51, 3,795.77 and 886.16 is: 1,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.51 : 3,795.77 = 886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.51/3,795.77 = 886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.51x = 3,795.77 × 886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.51x = 3,363,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,671.25/2,530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.25

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