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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.53, 3,439.21 and 888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.53, 3,439.21 and 888.61 is: 1,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.53 : 3,439.21 = 888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.53/3,439.21 = 888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.53x = 3,439.21 × 888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.53x = 3,056,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,104.61/2,293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.49

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