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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.21, 3,831.10 and 888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.21, 3,831.10 and 888.91 is: 1,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.21 : 3,831.10 = 888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.21/3,831.10 = 888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.21x = 3,831.10 × 888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.21x = 3,405,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,491.30/2,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.76

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