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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.66, 4,332.54 and 808.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.66, 4,332.54 and 808.43 is: 1,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.66 : 4,332.54 = 808.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.66/4,332.54 = 808.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.66x = 4,332.54 × 808.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.66x = 3,502,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,556.50/2,888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.52

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