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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.13, 3,789.66 and 883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.13, 3,789.66 and 883.13 is: 1,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.13 : 3,789.66 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.13/3,789.66 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.13x = 3,789.66 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.13x = 3,346,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,743.49/2,527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.33

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