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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.25, 3,513.42 and 882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.25, 3,513.42 and 882.09 is: 1,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.25 : 3,513.42 = 882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.25/3,513.42 = 882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.25x = 3,513.42 × 882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.25x = 3,099,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,152.65/2,342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.15

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