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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.43, 4,097.73 and 883.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.43, 4,097.73 and 883.05 is: 1,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.43 : 4,097.73 = 883.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.43/4,097.73 = 883.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.43x = 4,097.73 × 883.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.43x = 3,618,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,479.99/2,732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.27

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