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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.36, 3,065.16 and 888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.36, 3,065.16 and 888.68 is: 1,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.36 : 3,065.16 = 888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.36/3,065.16 = 888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.36x = 3,065.16 × 888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.36x = 2,723,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,946.39/2,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.77

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