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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.47, 4,292.60 and 887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.47, 4,292.60 and 887.26 is: 1,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.47 : 4,292.60 = 887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.47/4,292.60 = 887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.47x = 4,292.60 × 887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.47x = 3,808,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,652.28/2,861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.01

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