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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.96, 3,921.12 and 883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.96, 3,921.12 and 883.04 is: 1,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.96 : 3,921.12 = 883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.96/3,921.12 = 883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.96x = 3,921.12 × 883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.96x = 3,462,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,505.80/2,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.11

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