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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.31, 3,057.35 and 884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.31, 3,057.35 and 884.25 is: 1,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.31 : 3,057.35 = 884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.31/3,057.35 = 884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.31x = 3,057.35 × 884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.31x = 2,703,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,457.32/2,039.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.67

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