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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.85, 3,799.47 and 888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.85, 3,799.47 and 888.40 is: 1,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.85 : 3,799.47 = 888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.85/3,799.47 = 888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.85x = 3,799.47 × 888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.85x = 3,375,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,449.15/2,531.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.19

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