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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.54, 4,098.20 and 883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.54, 4,098.20 and 883.17 is: 1,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.54 : 4,098.20 = 883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.54/4,098.20 = 883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.54x = 4,098.20 × 883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.54x = 3,619,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,402.88/2,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.56

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