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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.05, 3,672.07 and 888.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.05, 3,672.07 and 888.01 is: 1,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.05 : 3,672.07 = 888.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.05/3,672.07 = 888.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.05x = 3,672.07 × 888.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.05x = 3,260,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,834.88/2,448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.01

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