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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.23, 4,103.28 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.23, 4,103.28 and 887.06 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.23 : 4,103.28 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.23/4,103.28 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.23x = 4,103.28 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.23x = 3,639,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,865.82/2,736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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