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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.23, 4,444.93 and 883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.23, 4,444.93 and 883.51 is: 1,324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.23 : 4,444.93 = 883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.23/4,444.93 = 883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.23x = 4,444.93 × 883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.23x = 3,927,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,130.10/2,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.84

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