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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.98, 3,798.88 and 888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.98, 3,798.88 and 888.78 is: 1,333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.98 : 3,798.88 = 888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.98/3,798.88 = 888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.98x = 3,798.88 × 888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.98x = 3,376,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,366.34/2,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.49

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