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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.39, 3,797.96 and 888.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.39, 3,797.96 and 888.17 is: 1,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.39 : 3,797.96 = 888.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.39/3,797.96 = 888.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.39x = 3,797.96 × 888.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.39x = 3,373,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,210.70/2,531.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.56

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