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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.50, 3,955.82 and 883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.50, 3,955.82 and 883.28 is: 1,324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.50 : 3,955.82 = 883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.50/3,955.82 = 883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.50x = 3,955.82 × 883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.50x = 3,494,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,096.69/2,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.78

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