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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.29, 4,105.57 and 888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.29, 4,105.57 and 888.22 is: 1,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.29 : 4,105.57 = 888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.29/4,105.57 = 888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.29x = 4,105.57 × 888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.29x = 3,646,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,649.39/2,737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.21

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