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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.02, 3,173.44 and 882.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.02, 3,173.44 and 882.71 is: 1,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.02 : 3,173.44 = 882.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.02/3,173.44 = 882.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.02x = 3,173.44 × 882.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.02x = 2,801,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,209.15/2,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.43

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