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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.29, 3,797.82 and 888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.29, 3,797.82 and 888.39 is: 1,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.29 : 3,797.82 = 888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.29/3,797.82 = 888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.29x = 3,797.82 × 888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.29x = 3,373,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,945.31/2,532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.37

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