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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.89, 3,087.16 and 888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.89, 3,087.16 and 888.22 is: 1,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.89 : 3,087.16 = 888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.89/3,087.16 = 888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.89x = 3,087.16 × 888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.89x = 2,742,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,077.26/2,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.47

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