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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.60, 3,799.10 and 888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.60, 3,799.10 and 888.15 is: 1,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.60 : 3,799.10 = 888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.60/3,799.10 = 888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.60x = 3,799.10 × 888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.60x = 3,374,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,166.22/2,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.82

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