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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.96, 3,055.44 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.96, 3,055.44 and 882.08 is: 1,323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.96 : 3,055.44 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.96/3,055.44 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.96x = 3,055.44 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.96x = 2,695,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,142.52/2,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.12

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