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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.96, 4,140.09 and 886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.96, 4,140.09 and 886.02 is: 1,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.96 : 4,140.09 = 886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.96/4,140.09 = 886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.96x = 4,140.09 × 886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.96x = 3,668,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,202.54/2,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.08

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