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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.04, 4,452.18 and 888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.04, 4,452.18 and 888.08 is: 1,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.04 : 4,452.18 = 888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.04/4,452.18 = 888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.04x = 4,452.18 × 888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.04x = 3,953,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,892.01/2,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.16

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