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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.65, 4,294.44 and 887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.65, 4,294.44 and 887.82 is: 1,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.65 : 4,294.44 = 887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.65/4,294.44 = 887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.65x = 4,294.44 × 887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.65x = 3,812,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,663.81/2,862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.87

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