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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.45, 4,105.32 and 888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.45, 4,105.32 and 888.07 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.45 : 4,105.32 = 888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.45/4,105.32 = 888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.45x = 4,105.32 × 888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.45x = 3,645,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,811.53/2,737.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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