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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.60, 3,079.30 and 883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.60, 3,079.30 and 883.22 is: 1,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.60 : 3,079.30 = 883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.60/3,079.30 = 883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.60x = 3,079.30 × 883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.60x = 2,719,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,699.35/2,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.71

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