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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.24, 3,272.72 and 883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.24, 3,272.72 and 883.40 is: 1,324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.24 : 3,272.72 = 883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.24/3,272.72 = 883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.24x = 3,272.72 × 883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.24x = 2,891,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,120.85/2,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.84

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