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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.56, 3,797.37 and 888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.56, 3,797.37 and 888.33 is: 1,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.56 : 3,797.37 = 888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.56/3,797.37 = 888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.56x = 3,797.37 × 888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.56x = 3,373,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,317.69/2,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.03

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