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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.08, 3,054.76 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.08, 3,054.76 and 882 is: 1,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.08 : 3,054.76 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.08/3,054.76 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.08x = 3,054.76 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.08x = 2,694,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,298.32/2,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.63

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