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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.08, 4,105.62 and 888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.08, 4,105.62 and 888.20 is: 1,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.08 : 4,105.62 = 888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.08/4,105.62 = 888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.08x = 4,105.62 × 888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.08x = 3,646,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,595.18/2,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.29

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