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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.15, 4,331.45 and 808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.15, 4,331.45 and 808.02 is: 1,211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.15 : 4,331.45 = 808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.15/4,331.45 = 808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.15x = 4,331.45 × 808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.15x = 3,499,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,898.23/2,888.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.81

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