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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.77, 3,965.75 and 888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.77, 3,965.75 and 888.70 is: 1,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.77 : 3,965.75 = 888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.77/3,965.75 = 888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.77x = 3,965.75 × 888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.77x = 3,524,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,362.03/2,643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.08

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