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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.20, 3,923.52 and 883.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.20, 3,923.52 and 883.84 is: 1,326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.20 : 3,923.52 = 883.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.20/3,923.52 = 883.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.20x = 3,923.52 × 883.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.20x = 3,467,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,763.92/2,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.00

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