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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.50, 3,171.74 and 882.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.50, 3,171.74 and 882.49 is: 1,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.50 : 3,171.74 = 882.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.50/3,171.74 = 882.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.50x = 3,171.74 × 882.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.50x = 2,799,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,015.18/2,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.73

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