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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.19, 3,673.77 and 888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.19, 3,673.77 and 888.83 is: 1,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.19 : 3,673.77 = 888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.19/3,673.77 = 888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.19x = 3,673.77 × 888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.19x = 3,265,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,356.99/2,449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.24

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