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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.67, 2,883.22 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.67, 2,883.22 and 882.80 is: 1,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.67 : 2,883.22 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.67/2,883.22 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.67x = 2,883.22 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.67x = 2,545,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,306.62/1,923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.15

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