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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.88, 3,064.48 and 888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.88, 3,064.48 and 888.72 is: 1,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.88 : 3,064.48 = 888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.88/3,064.48 = 888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.88x = 3,064.48 × 888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.88x = 2,723,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,464.67/2,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.15

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