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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.24, 3,664.32 and 883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.24, 3,664.32 and 883 is: 1,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.24 : 3,664.32 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.24/3,664.32 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.24x = 3,664.32 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.24x = 3,235,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,594.56/2,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.30

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