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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.28, 4,254.42 and 888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.28, 4,254.42 and 888.96 is: 1,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.28 : 4,254.42 = 888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.28/4,254.42 = 888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.28x = 4,254.42 × 888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.28x = 3,782,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,009.20/2,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.97

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