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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.52, 3,056.64 and 883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.52, 3,056.64 and 883.24 is: 1,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.52 : 3,056.64 = 883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.52/3,056.64 = 883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.52x = 3,056.64 × 883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.52x = 2,699,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,746.71/2,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.02

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