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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.34, 3,664.29 and 883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.34, 3,664.29 and 883.98 is: 1,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.34 : 3,664.29 = 883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.34/3,664.29 = 883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.34x = 3,664.29 × 883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.34x = 3,239,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,159.07/2,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.17

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