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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.66, 3,174.62 and 883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.66, 3,174.62 and 883.92 is: 1,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.66 : 3,174.62 = 883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.66/3,174.62 = 883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.66x = 3,174.62 × 883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.66x = 2,806,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,110.11/2,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.35

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