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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.69, 3,956.71 and 883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.69, 3,956.71 and 883.09 is: 1,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.69 : 3,956.71 = 883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.69/3,956.71 = 883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.69x = 3,956.71 × 883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.69x = 3,494,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,131.03/2,638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.19

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