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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.45, 3,822.74 and 883.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.45, 3,822.74 and 883.07 is: 1,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.45 : 3,822.74 = 883.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.45/3,822.74 = 883.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.45x = 3,822.74 × 883.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.45x = 3,375,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,723.48/2,549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.10

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