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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.48, 3,978.33 and 1,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.48, 3,978.33 and 1,763.25 is: 2,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.48 : 3,978.33 = 1,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.48/3,978.33 = 1,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.48x = 3,978.33 × 1,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.48x = 7,014,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,790.37/2,883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.75

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