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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.09 and 883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.09 and 883.31 is: 1,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.38 : 3,080.09 = 883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.38/3,080.09 = 883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.38x = 3,080.09 × 883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.38x = 2,720,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,661.11/2,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.96

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