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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.26, 4,106.04 and 888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.26, 4,106.04 and 888.54 is: 1,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.26 : 4,106.04 = 888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.26/4,106.04 = 888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.26x = 4,106.04 × 888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.26x = 3,648,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,380.78/2,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.86

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