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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.82, 4,834.81 and 883.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.82, 4,834.81 and 883.91 is: 1,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.82 : 4,834.81 = 883.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.82/4,834.81 = 883.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.82x = 4,834.81 × 883.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.82x = 4,273,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,508.31/3,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.60

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