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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.70, 3,959.72 and 885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.70, 3,959.72 and 885.10 is: 1,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.70 : 3,959.72 = 885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.70/3,959.72 = 885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.70x = 3,959.72 × 885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.70x = 3,504,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,748.17/2,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.20

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