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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.27, 3,664.94 and 883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.27, 3,664.94 and 883.39 is: 1,325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.27 : 3,664.94 = 883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.27/3,664.94 = 883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.27x = 3,664.94 × 883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.27x = 3,237,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,571.35/2,443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.10

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