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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.12, 3,923.06 and 883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.12, 3,923.06 and 883.34 is: 1,325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.12 : 3,923.06 = 883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.12/3,923.06 = 883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.12x = 3,923.06 × 883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.12x = 3,465,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,395.82/2,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.14

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