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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.03, 3,078.14 and 883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.03, 3,078.14 and 883.50 is: 1,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.03 : 3,078.14 = 883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.03/3,078.14 = 883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.03x = 3,078.14 × 883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.03x = 2,719,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,536.69/2,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.36

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