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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.73, 4,252.02 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.73, 4,252.02 and 886.68 is: 1,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.73 : 4,252.02 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.73/4,252.02 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.73x = 4,252.02 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.73x = 3,770,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,181.09/2,834.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.00

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