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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.38, 4,253.45 and 887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.38, 4,253.45 and 887.73 is: 1,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.38 : 4,253.45 = 887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.38/4,253.45 = 887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.38x = 4,253.45 × 887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.38x = 3,775,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,910.73/2,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.71

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