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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.55, 3,962.22 and 886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.55, 3,962.22 and 886.75 is: 1,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.55 : 3,962.22 = 886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.55/3,962.22 = 886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.55x = 3,962.22 × 886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.55x = 3,513,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,485.35/2,641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.09

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