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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.77, 3,058.16 and 884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.77, 3,058.16 and 884.25 is: 1,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.77 : 3,058.16 = 884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.77/3,058.16 = 884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.77x = 3,058.16 × 884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.77x = 2,704,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,173.56/2,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.38

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