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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.75, 3,958.29 and 883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.75, 3,958.29 and 883.66 is: 1,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.75 : 3,958.29 = 883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.75/3,958.29 = 883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.75x = 3,958.29 × 883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.75x = 3,497,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,782.54/2,638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.55

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