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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.48, 2,880.72 and 882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.48, 2,880.72 and 882.16 is: 1,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.48 : 2,880.72 = 882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.48/2,880.72 = 882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.48x = 2,880.72 × 882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.48x = 2,541,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,255.96/1,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.55

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