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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.82, 3,797.81 and 888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.82, 3,797.81 and 888.72 is: 1,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.82 : 3,797.81 = 888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.82/3,797.81 = 888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.82x = 3,797.81 × 888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.82x = 3,375,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,189.70/2,532.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.58

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