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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.87, 4,098.39 and 883.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.87, 4,098.39 and 883.49 is: 1,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.87 : 4,098.39 = 883.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.87/4,098.39 = 883.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.87x = 4,098.39 × 883.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.87x = 3,620,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,862.78/2,732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.93

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