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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.05, 4,291.72 and 888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.05, 4,291.72 and 888.05 is: 1,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.05 : 4,291.72 = 888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.05/4,291.72 = 888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.05x = 4,291.72 × 888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.05x = 3,811,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,261.95/2,861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.12

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