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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619, 3,928.92 and 887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619, 3,928.92 and 887.52 is: 1,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619 : 3,928.92 = 887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619/3,928.92 = 887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619x = 3,928.92 × 887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619x = 3,486,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,995.08/2,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.42

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