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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.76, 3,932.22 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.76, 3,932.22 and 888.44 is: 1,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.76 : 3,932.22 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.76/3,932.22 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.76x = 3,932.22 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.76x = 3,493,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,541.54/2,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.03

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