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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,271.98 and 882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,271.98 and 882.54 is: 1,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,271.98 = 882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,271.98 = 882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,271.98 × 882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 2,887,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,653.23/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.86

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