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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.60, 3,661.72 and 882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.60, 3,661.72 and 882.24 is: 1,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.60 : 3,661.72 = 882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.60/3,661.72 = 882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.60x = 3,661.72 × 882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.60x = 3,230,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,515.85/2,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.57

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