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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.78, 3,175.46 and 883.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.78, 3,175.46 and 883.91 is: 1,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.78 : 3,175.46 = 883.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.78/3,175.46 = 883.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.78x = 3,175.46 × 883.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.78x = 2,806,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,804.97/2,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.98

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