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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.68, 3,957.23 and 883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.68, 3,957.23 and 883.25 is: 1,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.68 : 3,957.23 = 883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.68/3,957.23 = 883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.68x = 3,957.23 × 883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.68x = 3,495,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,199.20/2,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.60

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