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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.30, 3,666.08 and 883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.30, 3,666.08 and 883.94 is: 1,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.30 : 3,666.08 = 883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.30/3,666.08 = 883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.30x = 3,666.08 × 883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.30x = 3,240,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,578.63/2,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.31

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