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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.08, 3,930.66 and 888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.08, 3,930.66 and 888.84 is: 1,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.08 : 3,930.66 = 888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.08/3,930.66 = 888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.08x = 3,930.66 × 888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.08x = 3,493,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,727.83/2,620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.44

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