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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.25, 4,333.11 and 836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.25, 4,333.11 and 836.25 is: 1,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.25 : 4,333.11 = 836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.25/4,333.11 = 836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.25x = 4,333.11 × 836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.25x = 3,623,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,563.24/2,888.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.59

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