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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.99, 3,830.53 and 888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.99, 3,830.53 and 888.15 is: 1,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.99 : 3,830.53 = 888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.99/3,830.53 = 888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.99x = 3,830.53 × 888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.99x = 3,402,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,085.22/2,553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.07

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