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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.09, 3,966.04 and 888.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.09, 3,966.04 and 888.98 is: 1,333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.09 : 3,966.04 = 888.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.09/3,966.04 = 888.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.09x = 3,966.04 × 888.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.09x = 3,525,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,709.02/2,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.43

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