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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.06, 3,955.19 and 883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.06, 3,955.19 and 883.32 is: 1,324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.06 : 3,955.19 = 883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.06/3,955.19 = 883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.06x = 3,955.19 × 883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.06x = 3,493,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,694.01/2,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.84

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