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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.77, 3,958.28 and 883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.77, 3,958.28 and 883.70 is: 1,325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.77 : 3,958.28 = 883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.77/3,958.28 = 883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.77x = 3,958.28 × 883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.77x = 3,497,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,932.04/2,638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.59

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