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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.17, 3,964.10 and 888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.17, 3,964.10 and 888.23 is: 1,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.17 : 3,964.10 = 888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.17/3,964.10 = 888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.17x = 3,964.10 × 888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.17x = 3,521,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,038.01/2,643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.13

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