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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.26, 3,927.15 and 886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.26, 3,927.15 and 886.78 is: 1,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.26 : 3,927.15 = 886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.26/3,927.15 = 886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.26x = 3,927.15 × 886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.26x = 3,482,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,518.08/2,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.09

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