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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.43, 3,088.19 and 888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.43, 3,088.19 and 888.86 is: 1,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.43 : 3,088.19 = 888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.43/3,088.19 = 888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.43x = 3,088.19 × 888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.43x = 2,744,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,948.68/2,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.87

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