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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.95, 4,446.14 and 883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.95, 4,446.14 and 883.79 is: 1,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.95 : 4,446.14 = 883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.95/4,446.14 = 883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.95x = 4,446.14 × 883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.95x = 3,929,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,454.07/2,963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.75

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