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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.33, 3,977.89 and 1,763.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.33, 3,977.89 and 1,763.37 is: 2,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.33 : 3,977.89 = 1,763.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.33/3,977.89 = 1,763.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.33x = 3,977.89 × 1,763.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.33x = 7,014,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,491.89/2,883.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.77

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