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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.92, 3,922.38 and 883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.92, 3,922.38 and 883.50 is: 1,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.92 : 3,922.38 = 883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.92/3,922.38 = 883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.92x = 3,922.38 × 883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.92x = 3,465,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,422.73/2,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.25

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