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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.70, 4,141.04 and 887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.70, 4,141.04 and 887.27 is: 1,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.70 : 4,141.04 = 887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.70/4,141.04 = 887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.70x = 4,141.04 × 887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.70x = 3,674,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,195.42/2,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.41

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