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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.05 and 883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.05 and 883.78 is: 1,325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.04 : 3,175.05 = 883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.04/3,175.05 = 883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.04x = 3,175.05 × 883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.04x = 2,806,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,043.48/2,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.46

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