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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.55, 4,403.33 and 883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.55, 4,403.33 and 883.55 is: 1,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.55 : 4,403.33 = 883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.55/4,403.33 = 883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.55x = 4,403.33 × 883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.55x = 3,890,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,562.22/2,935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.33

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