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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.96, 3,930.12 and 888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.96, 3,930.12 and 888.72 is: 1,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.96 : 3,930.12 = 888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.96/3,930.12 = 888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.96x = 3,930.12 × 888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.96x = 3,492,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,776.25/2,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.14

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