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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.31, 3,795.71 and 887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.31, 3,795.71 and 887.61 is: 1,330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.31 : 3,795.71 = 887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.31/3,795.71 = 887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.31x = 3,795.71 × 887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.31x = 3,369,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,110.15/2,531.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.97

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