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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.53, 3,923.31 and 885.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.53, 3,923.31 and 885.37 is: 1,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.53 : 3,923.31 = 885.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.53/3,923.31 = 885.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.53x = 3,923.31 × 885.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.53x = 3,473,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,580.97/2,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.06

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