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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.90, 3,294.81 and 882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.90, 3,294.81 and 882.52 is: 1,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.90 : 3,294.81 = 882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.90/3,294.81 = 882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.90x = 3,294.81 × 882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.90x = 2,907,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,735.72/2,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.96

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