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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.84, 3,079.95 and 883.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.84, 3,079.95 and 883.93 is: 1,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.84 : 3,079.95 = 883.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.84/3,079.95 = 883.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.84x = 3,079.95 × 883.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.84x = 2,722,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,457.45/2,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.55

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