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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.26, 3,672.38 and 888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.26, 3,672.38 and 888.26 is: 1,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.26 : 3,672.38 = 888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.26/3,672.38 = 888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.26x = 3,672.38 × 888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.26x = 3,262,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,020.76/2,448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.38

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