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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.41, 4,444.26 and 883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.41, 4,444.26 and 883.33 is: 1,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.41 : 4,444.26 = 883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.41/4,444.26 = 883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.41x = 4,444.26 × 883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.41x = 3,925,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,748.19/2,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.74

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