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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.88, 4,329.26 and 1,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.88, 4,329.26 and 1,654.44 is: 2,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.88 : 4,329.26 = 1,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.88/4,329.26 = 1,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.88x = 4,329.26 × 1,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.88x = 7,162,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,500.91/2,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.33

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