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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.24, 3,962 and 886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.24, 3,962 and 886.64 is: 1,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.24 : 3,962 = 886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.24/3,962 = 886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.24x = 3,962 × 886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.24x = 3,512,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,867.68/2,642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.50

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