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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.58, 4,255.41 and 888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.58, 4,255.41 and 888.26 is: 1,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.58 : 4,255.41 = 888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.58/4,255.41 = 888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.58x = 4,255.41 × 888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.58x = 3,779,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,910.49/2,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.56

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