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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.82, 3,928.94 and 887.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.82, 3,928.94 and 887.45 is: 1,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.82 : 3,928.94 = 887.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.82/3,928.94 = 887.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.82x = 3,928.94 × 887.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.82x = 3,486,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,713.72/2,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.41

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