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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.77, 4,453.77 and 888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.77, 4,453.77 and 888.69 is: 1,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.77 : 4,453.77 = 888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.77/4,453.77 = 888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.77x = 4,453.77 × 888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.77x = 3,958,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,020.86/2,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.22

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