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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.45, 3,181.78 and 888.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.45, 3,181.78 and 888.53 is: 1,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.45 : 3,181.78 = 888.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.45/3,181.78 = 888.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.45x = 3,181.78 × 888.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.45x = 2,827,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,112.72/2,121.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.63

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