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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.80, 2,967.72 and 882.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.80, 2,967.72 and 882.89 is: 1,324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.80 : 2,967.72 = 882.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.80/2,967.72 = 882.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.80x = 2,967.72 × 882.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.80x = 2,620,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,155.47/1,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.78

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