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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.87, 3,662.99 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.87, 3,662.99 and 882.80 is: 1,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.87 : 3,662.99 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.87/3,662.99 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.87x = 3,662.99 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.87x = 3,233,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,687.57/2,441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.27

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