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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833, 4,249.98 and 884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833, 4,249.98 and 884.82 is: 1,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833 : 4,249.98 = 884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833/4,249.98 = 884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833x = 4,249.98 × 884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833x = 3,760,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,467.30/2,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.38

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