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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421, 3,631.77 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421, 3,631.77 and 882 is: 1,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421 : 3,631.77 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421/3,631.77 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421x = 3,631.77 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421x = 3,203,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,221.14/2,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.10

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