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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,576.11 and 883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,576.11 and 883.35 is: 1,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,576.11 = 883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,576.11 = 883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,576.11 × 883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 3,158,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,956.77/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.61

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