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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.69, 3,635.64 and 883.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.69, 3,635.64 and 883.69 is: 1,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.69 : 3,635.64 = 883.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.69/3,635.64 = 883.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.69x = 3,635.64 × 883.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.69x = 3,212,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,760.53/2,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.12

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