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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.50, 3,921.84 and 883.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.50, 3,921.84 and 883.26 is: 1,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.50 : 3,921.84 = 883.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.50/3,921.84 = 883.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.50x = 3,921.84 × 883.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.50x = 3,464,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,004.40/2,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.92

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