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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.74, 3,798.39 and 888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.74, 3,798.39 and 888.31 is: 1,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.74 : 3,798.39 = 888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.74/3,798.39 = 888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.74x = 3,798.39 × 888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.74x = 3,374,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,147.82/2,531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.74

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