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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.54, 4,105.92 and 888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.54, 4,105.92 and 888.67 is: 1,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.54 : 4,105.92 = 888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.54/4,105.92 = 888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.54x = 4,105.92 × 888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.54x = 3,648,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,807.93/2,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.88

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