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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.72, 3,920.60 and 883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.72, 3,920.60 and 883.56 is: 1,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.72 : 3,920.60 = 883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.72/3,920.60 = 883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.72x = 3,920.60 × 883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.72x = 3,464,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,085.34/2,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.35

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