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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.88, 4,446.61 and 883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.88, 4,446.61 and 883.89 is: 1,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.88 : 4,446.61 = 883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.88/4,446.61 = 883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.88x = 4,446.61 × 883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.88x = 3,930,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,311.90/2,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.07

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