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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.91, 3,799.56 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.91, 3,799.56 and 888.47 is: 1,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.91 : 3,799.56 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.91/3,799.56 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.91x = 3,799.56 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.91x = 3,375,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,795.07/2,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.30

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