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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.43, 3,798.85 and 887.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.43, 3,798.85 and 887.99 is: 1,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.43 : 3,798.85 = 887.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.43/3,798.85 = 887.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.43x = 3,798.85 × 887.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.43x = 3,373,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,340.81/2,531.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.58

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