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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.62, 4,102.21 and 886.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.62, 4,102.21 and 886.39 is: 1,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.62 : 4,102.21 = 886.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.62/4,102.21 = 886.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.62x = 4,102.21 × 886.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.62x = 3,636,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,148.77/2,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.19

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