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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.44, 3,632.94 and 883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.44, 3,632.94 and 883.56 is: 1,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.44 : 3,632.94 = 883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.44/3,632.94 = 883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.44x = 3,632.94 × 883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.44x = 3,209,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,920.47/2,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.08

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