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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.68, 3,173.22 and 883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.68, 3,173.22 and 883.32 is: 1,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.68 : 3,173.22 = 883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.68/3,173.22 = 883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.68x = 3,173.22 × 883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.68x = 2,802,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,968.69/2,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.23

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