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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.22, 4,101.96 and 885.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.22, 4,101.96 and 885.99 is: 1,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.22 : 4,101.96 = 885.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.22/4,101.96 = 885.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.22x = 4,101.96 × 885.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.22x = 3,634,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,295.54/2,735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.70

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