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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.38, 3,078.92 and 883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.38, 3,078.92 and 883.02 is: 1,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.38 : 3,078.92 = 883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.38/3,078.92 = 883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.38x = 3,078.92 × 883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.38x = 2,718,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,747.94/2,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.39

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