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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.13, 4,332.20 and 836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.13, 4,332.20 and 836.13 is: 1,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.13 : 4,332.20 = 836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.13/4,332.20 = 836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.13x = 4,332.20 × 836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.13x = 3,622,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,282.39/2,888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.20

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