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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.81, 3,174.05 and 883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.81, 3,174.05 and 883.30 is: 1,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.81 : 3,174.05 = 883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.81/3,174.05 = 883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.81x = 3,174.05 × 883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.81x = 2,803,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,626.01/2,115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.08

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