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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,275.59 and 884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,275.59 and 884.69 is: 1,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,275.59 = 884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,275.59 = 884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,275.59 × 884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 2,897,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,881.72/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.16

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