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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.20, 3,169.56 and 882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.20, 3,169.56 and 882.52 is: 1,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.20 : 3,169.56 = 882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.20/3,169.56 = 882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.20x = 3,169.56 × 882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.20x = 2,797,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,200.09/2,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.05

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