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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.29, 3,928.83 and 887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.29, 3,928.83 and 887.91 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.29 : 3,928.83 = 887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.29/3,928.83 = 887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.29x = 3,928.83 × 887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.29x = 3,488,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,447.45/2,619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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