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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.23, 3,797.20 and 887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.23, 3,797.20 and 887.40 is: 1,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.23 : 3,797.20 = 887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.23/3,797.20 = 887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.23x = 3,797.20 × 887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.23x = 3,369,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,635.28/2,531.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.22

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