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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.88, 3,055.68 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.88, 3,055.68 and 883.44 is: 1,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.88 : 3,055.68 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.88/3,055.68 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.88x = 3,055.68 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.88x = 2,699,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,509.94/2,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.32

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