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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.08, 4,332 and 940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.08, 4,332 and 940.24 is: 1,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.08 : 4,332 = 940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.08/4,332 = 940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.08x = 4,332 × 940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.08x = 4,073,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,119.68/2,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.32

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