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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.96, 4,445.01 and 883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.96, 4,445.01 and 883.58 is: 1,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.96 : 4,445.01 = 883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.96/4,445.01 = 883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.96x = 4,445.01 × 883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.96x = 3,927,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,499.71/2,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.09

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