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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.53, 4,294.40 and 888.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.53, 4,294.40 and 888.29 is: 1,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.53 : 4,294.40 = 888.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.53/4,294.40 = 888.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.53x = 4,294.40 × 888.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.53x = 3,814,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,672.58/2,862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.62

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