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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.85, 2,833.56 and 964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.85, 2,833.56 and 964.05 is: 1,446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.85 : 2,833.56 = 964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.85/2,833.56 = 964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.85x = 2,833.56 × 964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.85x = 2,731,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,693.52/1,888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.22

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