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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.80, 3,280.26 and 888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.80, 3,280.26 and 888.16 is: 1,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.80 : 3,280.26 = 888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.80/3,280.26 = 888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.80x = 3,280.26 × 888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.80x = 2,913,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,395.72/2,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.26

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