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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.12, 3,661.86 and 882.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.12, 3,661.86 and 882.05 is: 1,323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.12 : 3,661.86 = 882.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.12/3,661.86 = 882.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.12x = 3,661.86 × 882.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.12x = 3,229,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,943.61/2,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.14

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