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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.31, 4,097.66 and 883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.31, 4,097.66 and 883.35 is: 1,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.31 : 4,097.66 = 883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.31/4,097.66 = 883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.31x = 4,097.66 × 883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.31x = 3,619,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,663.54/2,732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.76

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