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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.69, 3,928.74 and 887.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.69, 3,928.74 and 887.31 is: 1,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.69 : 3,928.74 = 887.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.69/3,928.74 = 887.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.69x = 3,928.74 × 887.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.69x = 3,486,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,010.29/2,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.20

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