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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.66, 3,797.74 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.66, 3,797.74 and 887.22 is: 1,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.66 : 3,797.74 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.66/3,797.74 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.66x = 3,797.74 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.66x = 3,369,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,430.88/2,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.44

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