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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,276.24 and 884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,276.24 and 884.76 is: 1,327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,276.24 = 884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,276.24 = 884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,276.24 × 884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 2,898,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,686.10/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.53

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