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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.86, 3,544.98 and 883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.86, 3,544.98 and 883 is: 1,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.86 : 3,544.98 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.86/3,544.98 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.86x = 3,544.98 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.86x = 3,130,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,217.34/2,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.64

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