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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.59, 3,929.33 and 888.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.59, 3,929.33 and 888.21 is: 1,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.59 : 3,929.33 = 888.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.59/3,929.33 = 888.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.59x = 3,929.33 × 888.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.59x = 3,490,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,072.42/2,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.30

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