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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.56, 3,171.17 and 883.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.56, 3,171.17 and 883.69 is: 1,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.56 : 3,171.17 = 883.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.56/3,171.17 = 883.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.56x = 3,171.17 × 883.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.56x = 2,802,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,325.50/2,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.62

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