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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.45, 4,106.17 and 888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.45, 4,106.17 and 888.56 is: 1,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.45 : 4,106.17 = 888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.45/4,106.17 = 888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.45x = 4,106.17 × 888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.45x = 3,648,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,588.68/2,737.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.84

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