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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.48, 4,101.84 and 885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.48, 4,101.84 and 885.64 is: 1,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.48 : 4,101.84 = 885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.48/4,101.84 = 885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.48x = 4,101.84 × 885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.48x = 3,632,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,753.58/2,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.50

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