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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.92, 4,251.10 and 886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.92, 4,251.10 and 886.12 is: 1,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.92 : 4,251.10 = 886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.92/4,251.10 = 886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.92x = 4,251.10 × 886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.92x = 3,766,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,984.73/2,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.25

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