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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.53, 3,796.56 and 887.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.53, 3,796.56 and 887.19 is: 1,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.53 : 3,796.56 = 887.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.53/3,796.56 = 887.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.53x = 3,796.56 × 887.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.53x = 3,368,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,270.07/2,530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.05

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