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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.68, 3,798.96 and 888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.68, 3,798.96 and 888.60 is: 1,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.68 : 3,798.96 = 888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.68/3,798.96 = 888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.68x = 3,798.96 × 888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.68x = 3,375,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,755.86/2,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.41

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