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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.10, 3,182.90 and 888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.10, 3,182.90 and 888.42 is: 1,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.10 : 3,182.90 = 888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.10/3,182.90 = 888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.10x = 3,182.90 × 888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.10x = 2,827,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,741.61/2,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.15

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