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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.93, 4,253.89 and 888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.93, 4,253.89 and 888.28 is: 1,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.93 : 4,253.89 = 888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.93/4,253.89 = 888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.93x = 4,253.89 × 888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.93x = 3,778,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,651.84/2,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.42

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