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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.98, 3,663 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.98, 3,663 and 882.10 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.98 : 3,663 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.98/3,663 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.98x = 3,663 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.98x = 3,231,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,132.30/2,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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