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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.86, 3,272.77 and 883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.86, 3,272.77 and 883.31 is: 1,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.86 : 3,272.77 = 883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.86/3,272.77 = 883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.86x = 3,272.77 × 883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.86x = 2,890,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,849.69/2,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.95

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