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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.65, 3,929.48 and 888.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.65, 3,929.48 and 888.29 is: 1,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.65 : 3,929.48 = 888.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.65/3,929.48 = 888.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.65x = 3,929.48 × 888.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.65x = 3,490,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,513.35/2,619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.44

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