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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.70, 2,791.17 and 888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.70, 2,791.17 and 888.48 is: 1,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.70 : 2,791.17 = 888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.70/2,791.17 = 888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.70x = 2,791.17 × 888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.70x = 2,479,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,898.72/1,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.06

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