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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.76, 2,967.90 and 882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.76, 2,967.90 and 882.82 is: 1,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.76 : 2,967.90 = 882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.76/2,967.90 = 882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.76x = 2,967.90 × 882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.76x = 2,620,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,121.48/1,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.79

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