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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.76, 4,102.79 and 886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.76, 4,102.79 and 886.46 is: 1,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.76 : 4,102.79 = 886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.76/4,102.79 = 886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.76x = 4,102.79 × 886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.76x = 3,636,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,934.28/2,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.40

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