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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.53, 3,078.89 and 884.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.53, 3,078.89 and 884.00 is: 1,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.53 : 3,078.89 = 884.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.53/3,078.89 = 884.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.53x = 3,078.89 × 884.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.53x = 2,721,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,718.95/2,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.10

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