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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.73, 3,271.08 and 882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.73, 3,271.08 and 882.18 is: 1,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.73 : 3,271.08 = 882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.73/3,271.08 = 882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.73x = 3,271.08 × 882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.73x = 2,885,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,681.35/2,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.26

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