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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.46, 3,674.15 and 888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.46, 3,674.15 and 888.31 is: 1,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.46 : 3,674.15 = 888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.46/3,674.15 = 888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.46x = 3,674.15 × 888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.46x = 3,263,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,784.19/2,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.99

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