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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 3,087.94 and 888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 3,087.94 and 888.96 is: 1,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 3,087.94 = 888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/3,087.94 = 888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 3,087.94 × 888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 2,745,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,055.14/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.32

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