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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.66, 3,923.90 and 883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.66, 3,923.90 and 883.88 is: 1,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.66 : 3,923.90 = 883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.66/3,923.90 = 883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.66x = 3,923.90 × 883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.66x = 3,468,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,232.69/2,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.95

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