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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.83, 3,965.91 and 888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.83, 3,965.91 and 888.69 is: 1,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.83 : 3,965.91 = 888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.83/3,965.91 = 888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.83x = 3,965.91 × 888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.83x = 3,524,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,460.11/2,643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.09

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