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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.84, 4,453.92 and 888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.84, 4,453.92 and 888.76 is: 1,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.84 : 4,453.92 = 888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.84/4,453.92 = 888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.84x = 4,453.92 × 888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.84x = 3,958,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,465.94/2,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.34

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