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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.51, 3,174.07 and 882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.51, 3,174.07 and 882.82 is: 1,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.51 : 3,174.07 = 882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.51/3,174.07 = 882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.51x = 3,174.07 × 882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.51x = 2,802,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,128.06/2,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.56

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