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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.39, 3,665.87 and 883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.39, 3,665.87 and 883.39 is: 1,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.39 : 3,665.87 = 883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.39/3,665.87 = 883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.39x = 3,665.87 × 883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.39x = 3,238,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,392.90/2,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.37

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