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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.06, 3,795.77 and 887.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.06, 3,795.77 and 887.71 is: 1,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.06 : 3,795.77 = 887.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.06/3,795.77 = 887.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.06x = 3,795.77 × 887.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.06x = 3,369,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,542.99/2,532.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.75

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