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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.96, 4,333.28 and 809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.96, 4,333.28 and 809.08 is: 1,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.96 : 4,333.28 = 809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.96/4,333.28 = 809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.96x = 4,333.28 × 809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.96x = 3,505,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,970.18/2,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.58

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