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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734, 4,101 and 886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734, 4,101 and 886.66 is: 1,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734 : 4,101 = 886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734/4,101 = 886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734x = 4,101 × 886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734x = 3,636,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,192.66/2,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.99

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