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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.97, 4,331.68 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.97, 4,331.68 and 808.16 is: 1,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.97 : 4,331.68 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.97/4,331.68 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.97x = 4,331.68 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.97x = 3,500,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,666.83/2,887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.16

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