Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.59, 3,797.50 and 888.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,532.59, 3,797.50 and 888.99 is: 1,333.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,532.59 : 3,797.50 = 888.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,532.59/3,797.50 = 888.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,532.59x = 3,797.50 × 888.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,532.59x = 3,375,939.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,375,939.53/2,532.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333.00
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