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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.72, 3,958.08 and 883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.72, 3,958.08 and 883.38 is: 1,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.72 : 3,958.08 = 883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.72/3,958.08 = 883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.72x = 3,958.08 × 883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.72x = 3,496,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,488.71/2,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.07

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