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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.04, 3,274.42 and 883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.04, 3,274.42 and 883.50 is: 1,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.04 : 3,274.42 = 883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.04/3,274.42 = 883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.04x = 3,274.42 × 883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.04x = 2,892,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,945.65/2,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.80

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