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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.61, 4,445.24 and 883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.61, 4,445.24 and 883.62 is: 1,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.61 : 4,445.24 = 883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.61/4,445.24 = 883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.61x = 4,445.24 × 883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.61x = 3,927,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,898.55/2,963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.38

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