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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.75, 4,064.63 and 885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.75, 4,064.63 and 885.75 is: 1,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.75 : 4,064.63 = 885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.75/4,064.63 = 885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.75x = 4,064.63 × 885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.75x = 3,600,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,246.02/2,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.63

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