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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043, 3,065.14 and 888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043, 3,065.14 and 888.92 is: 1,333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043 : 3,065.14 = 888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043/3,065.14 = 888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043x = 3,065.14 × 888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043x = 2,724,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,664.25/2,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.66

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