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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.15, 3,169.51 and 882.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.15, 3,169.51 and 882.49 is: 1,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.15 : 3,169.51 = 882.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.15/3,169.51 = 882.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.15x = 3,169.51 × 882.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.15x = 2,797,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,060.88/2,114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.02

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