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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.60, 3,057.68 and 884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.60, 3,057.68 and 884.48 is: 1,325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.60 : 3,057.68 = 884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.60/3,057.68 = 884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.60x = 3,057.68 × 884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.60x = 2,704,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,456.81/2,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.97

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