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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.53, 3,925.36 and 885.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.53, 3,925.36 and 885.94 is: 1,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.53 : 3,925.36 = 885.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.53/3,925.36 = 885.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.53x = 3,925.36 × 885.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.53x = 3,477,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,624.73/2,618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.08

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