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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.12, 2,966.92 and 882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.12, 2,966.92 and 882.23 is: 1,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.12 : 2,966.92 = 882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.12/2,966.92 = 882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.12x = 2,966.92 × 882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.12x = 2,617,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,486.59/1,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.22

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