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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.60, 3,662.63 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.60, 3,662.63 and 882.55 is: 1,323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.60 : 3,662.63 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.60/3,662.63 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.60x = 3,662.63 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.60x = 3,232,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,454.11/2,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.91

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