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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.69, 3,958.22 and 884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.69, 3,958.22 and 884.09 is: 1,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.69 : 3,958.22 = 884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.69/3,958.22 = 884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.69x = 3,958.22 × 884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.69x = 3,499,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,418.30/2,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.69

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