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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.04, 3,922.56 and 883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.04, 3,922.56 and 883.72 is: 1,325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.04 : 3,922.56 = 883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.04/3,922.56 = 883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.04x = 3,922.56 × 883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.04x = 3,466,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,444.72/2,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.58

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