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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.84, 4,326.40 and 1,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.84, 4,326.40 and 1,344 is: 2,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.84 : 4,326.40 = 1,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.84/4,326.40 = 1,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.84x = 4,326.40 × 1,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.84x = 5,814,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,681.60/2,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.30

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