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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.70 and 883.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.70 and 883.93 is: 1,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.48 : 3,273.70 = 883.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.48/3,273.70 = 883.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.48x = 3,273.70 × 883.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.48x = 2,893,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,721.64/2,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.89

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