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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.09, 3,796.75 and 888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.09, 3,796.75 and 888.49 is: 1,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.09 : 3,796.75 = 888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.09/3,796.75 = 888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.09x = 3,796.75 × 888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.09x = 3,373,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,350.98/2,532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.24

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