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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.93, 3,552.99 and 887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.93, 3,552.99 and 887.75 is: 1,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.93 : 3,552.99 = 887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.93/3,552.99 = 887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.93x = 3,552.99 × 887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.93x = 3,154,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,166.87/2,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.47

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