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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.24, 3,797.40 and 887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.24, 3,797.40 and 887.84 is: 1,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.24 : 3,797.40 = 887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.24/3,797.40 = 887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.24x = 3,797.40 × 887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.24x = 3,371,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,483.62/2,531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.95

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