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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.06, 3,053.79 and 882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.06, 3,053.79 and 882.18 is: 1,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.06 : 3,053.79 = 882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.06/3,053.79 = 882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.06x = 3,053.79 × 882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.06x = 2,693,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,992.46/2,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.49

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