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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.62, 3,172.18 and 882.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.62, 3,172.18 and 882.86 is: 1,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.62 : 3,172.18 = 882.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.62/3,172.18 = 882.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.62x = 3,172.18 × 882.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.62x = 2,800,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,590.83/2,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.39

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