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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.32, 3,664.23 and 883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.32, 3,664.23 and 883.13 is: 1,324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.32 : 3,664.23 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.32/3,664.23 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.32x = 3,664.23 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.32x = 3,235,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,991.44/2,443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.42

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