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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.17, 3,672.16 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.17, 3,672.16 and 888.88 is: 1,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.17 : 3,672.16 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.17/3,672.16 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.17x = 3,672.16 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.17x = 3,264,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,091.37/2,449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.73

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