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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.93, 4,103.49 and 887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.93, 4,103.49 and 887.21 is: 1,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.93 : 4,103.49 = 887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.93/4,103.49 = 887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.93x = 4,103.49 × 887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.93x = 3,640,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,657.36/2,735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.68

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