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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.49, 4,247.38 and 883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.49, 4,247.38 and 883.63 is: 1,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.49 : 4,247.38 = 883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.49/4,247.38 = 883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.49x = 4,247.38 × 883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.49x = 3,753,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,112.39/2,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.02

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