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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.59, 3,664.50 and 883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.59, 3,664.50 and 883.16 is: 1,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.59 : 3,664.50 = 883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.59/3,664.50 = 883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.59x = 3,664.50 × 883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.59x = 3,236,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,321.50/2,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.41

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