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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.36, 3,631.68 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.36, 3,631.68 and 882 is: 1,322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.36 : 3,631.68 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.36/3,631.68 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.36x = 3,631.68 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.36x = 3,203,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,141.76/2,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.87

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