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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.56, 4,106.67 and 888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.56, 4,106.67 and 888.86 is: 1,333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.56 : 4,106.67 = 888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.56/4,106.67 = 888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.56x = 4,106.67 × 888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.56x = 3,650,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,246.03/2,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.40

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