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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.80, 4,254.24 and 888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.80, 4,254.24 and 888.02 is: 1,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.80 : 4,254.24 = 888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.80/4,254.24 = 888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.80x = 4,254.24 × 888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.80x = 3,777,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,850.20/2,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.20

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