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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.08, 3,831.50 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.08, 3,831.50 and 888.47 is: 1,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.08 : 3,831.50 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.08/3,831.50 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.08x = 3,831.50 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.08x = 3,404,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,170.24/2,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.84

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