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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.76, 4,247.91 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.76, 4,247.91 and 883.44 is: 1,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.76 : 4,247.91 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.76/4,247.91 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.76x = 4,247.91 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.76x = 3,752,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,773.61/2,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.24

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