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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.92, 3,546.99 and 883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.92, 3,546.99 and 883.75 is: 1,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.92 : 3,546.99 = 883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.92/3,546.99 = 883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.92x = 3,546.99 × 883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.92x = 3,134,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,652.41/2,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.48

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