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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.74, 3,826.17 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.74, 3,826.17 and 885.08 is: 1,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.74 : 3,826.17 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.74/3,826.17 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.74x = 3,826.17 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.74x = 3,386,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,466.54/2,551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.12

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