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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.40, 4,324.84 and 803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.40, 4,324.84 and 803.36 is: 1,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.40 : 4,324.84 = 803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.40/4,324.84 = 803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.40x = 4,324.84 × 803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.40x = 3,474,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,403.46/2,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.97

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