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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.09, 3,171.83 and 883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.09, 3,171.83 and 883.08 is: 1,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.09 : 3,171.83 = 883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.09/3,171.83 = 883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.09x = 3,171.83 × 883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.09x = 2,800,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,975.22/2,115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.28

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