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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.72, 4,135.35 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.72, 4,135.35 and 883.14 is: 1,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.72 : 4,135.35 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.72/4,135.35 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.72x = 4,135.35 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.72x = 3,652,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,093.00/2,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.32

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