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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.46, 3,171.48 and 883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.46, 3,171.48 and 883.81 is: 1,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.46 : 3,171.48 = 883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.46/3,171.48 = 883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.46x = 3,171.48 × 883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.46x = 2,802,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,985.74/2,115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.00

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