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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.56, 3,921.72 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.56, 3,921.72 and 883.20 is: 1,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.56 : 3,921.72 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.56/3,921.72 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.56x = 3,921.72 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.56x = 3,463,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,663.10/2,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.76

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