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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.93, 4,335.02 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.93, 4,335.02 and 888.47 is: 1,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.93 : 4,335.02 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.93/4,335.02 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.93x = 4,335.02 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.93x = 3,851,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,509.10/2,889.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.73

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