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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.16, 3,172.38 and 882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.16, 3,172.38 and 882.76 is: 1,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.16 : 3,172.38 = 882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.16/3,172.38 = 882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.16x = 3,172.38 × 882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.16x = 2,800,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,450.17/2,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.99

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