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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.86, 3,958.42 and 884.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.86, 3,958.42 and 884.02 is: 1,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.86 : 3,958.42 = 884.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.86/3,958.42 = 884.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.86x = 3,958.42 × 884.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.86x = 3,499,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,322.45/2,638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.07

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