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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.55, 4,103.79 and 886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.55, 4,103.79 and 886.44 is: 1,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.55 : 4,103.79 = 886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.55/4,103.79 = 886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.55x = 4,103.79 × 886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.55x = 3,637,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,763.61/2,735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.81

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