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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.07, 3,270.10 and 882.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.07, 3,270.10 and 882.45 is: 1,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.07 : 3,270.10 = 882.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.07/3,270.10 = 882.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.07x = 3,270.10 × 882.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.07x = 2,885,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,699.75/2,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.67

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