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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.91, 3,275.85 and 885.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.91, 3,275.85 and 885.39 is: 1,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.91 : 3,275.85 = 885.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.91/3,275.85 = 885.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.91x = 3,275.85 × 885.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.91x = 2,900,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,404.83/2,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.08

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