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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.48, 3,086.52 and 888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.48, 3,086.52 and 888.13 is: 1,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.48 : 3,086.52 = 888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.48/3,086.52 = 888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.48x = 3,086.52 × 888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.48x = 2,741,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,231.01/2,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.03

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