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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.34, 3,175.08 and 883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.34, 3,175.08 and 883.34 is: 1,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.34 : 3,175.08 = 883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.34/3,175.08 = 883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.34x = 3,175.08 × 883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.34x = 2,804,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,675.17/2,116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.25

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