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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.67, 3,544.20 and 882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.67, 3,544.20 and 882.29 is: 1,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.67 : 3,544.20 = 882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.67/3,544.20 = 882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.67x = 3,544.20 × 882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.67x = 3,127,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,012.22/2,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.51

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