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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.38, 3,057.28 and 883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.38, 3,057.28 and 883.13 is: 1,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.38 : 3,057.28 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.38/3,057.28 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.38x = 3,057.28 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.38x = 2,699,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,958.19/2,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.21

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