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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.43, 3,792.85 and 883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.43, 3,792.85 and 883.99 is: 1,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.43 : 3,792.85 = 883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.43/3,792.85 = 883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.43x = 3,792.85 × 883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.43x = 3,352,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,835.82/2,527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.58

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