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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.92, 3,927.60 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.92, 3,927.60 and 886.68 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.92 : 3,927.60 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.92/3,927.60 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.92x = 3,927.60 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.92x = 3,482,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,524.37/2,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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