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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.16, 3,181.12 and 888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.16, 3,181.12 and 888.54 is: 1,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.16 : 3,181.12 = 888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.16/3,181.12 = 888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.16x = 3,181.12 × 888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.16x = 2,826,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,552.36/2,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.55

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