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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.62, 4,247.28 and 883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.62, 4,247.28 and 883.60 is: 1,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.62 : 4,247.28 = 883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.62/4,247.28 = 883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.62x = 4,247.28 × 883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.62x = 3,752,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,896.61/2,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.35

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