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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.35, 3,798.91 and 888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.35, 3,798.91 and 888.61 is: 1,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.35 : 3,798.91 = 888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.35/3,798.91 = 888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.35x = 3,798.91 × 888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.35x = 3,375,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,755.27/2,532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.05

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