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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.73, 3,672.03 and 888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.73, 3,672.03 and 888.22 is: 1,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.73 : 3,672.03 = 888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.73/3,672.03 = 888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.73x = 3,672.03 × 888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.73x = 3,261,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,557.75/2,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.94

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