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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.99, 3,079.49 and 883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.99, 3,079.49 and 883.35 is: 1,325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.99 : 3,079.49 = 883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.99/3,079.49 = 883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.99x = 3,079.49 × 883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.99x = 2,720,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,263.07/2,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.03

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