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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.31, 3,923.58 and 883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.31, 3,923.58 and 883.94 is: 1,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.31 : 3,923.58 = 883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.31/3,923.58 = 883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.31x = 3,923.58 × 883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.31x = 3,468,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,197.29/2,615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.11

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