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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.85, 4,294.89 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.85, 4,294.89 and 888.44 is: 1,332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.85 : 4,294.89 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.85/4,294.89 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.85x = 4,294.89 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.85x = 3,815,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,741.33/2,862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.85

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