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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.33, 4,252.96 and 887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.33, 4,252.96 and 887.55 is: 1,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.33 : 4,252.96 = 887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.33/4,252.96 = 887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.33x = 4,252.96 × 887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.33x = 3,774,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,714.65/2,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.31

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