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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914, 2,872.08 and 888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914, 2,872.08 and 888 is: 1,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914 : 2,872.08 = 888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914/2,872.08 = 888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914x = 2,872.08 × 888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914x = 2,550,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,407.04/1,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.50

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