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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.58, 3,055.53 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.58, 3,055.53 and 882.14 is: 1,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.58 : 3,055.53 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.58/3,055.53 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.58x = 3,055.53 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.58x = 2,695,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,405.23/2,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.15

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