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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.94, 3,169.56 and 882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.94, 3,169.56 and 882.20 is: 1,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.94 : 3,169.56 = 882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.94/3,169.56 = 882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.94x = 3,169.56 × 882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.94x = 2,796,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,185.83/2,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.74

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