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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.84, 4,106.64 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.84, 4,106.64 and 888.88 is: 1,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.84 : 4,106.64 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.84/4,106.64 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.84x = 4,106.64 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.84x = 3,650,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,310.16/2,737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.28

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