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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.39, 3,664.37 and 882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.39, 3,664.37 and 882.39 is: 1,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.39 : 3,664.37 = 882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.39/3,664.37 = 882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.39x = 3,664.37 × 882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.39x = 3,233,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,403.44/2,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.87

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