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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.08 and 882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.08 and 882.96 is: 1,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.68 : 3,664.08 = 882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.68/3,664.08 = 882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.68x = 3,664.08 × 882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.68x = 3,235,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,236.08/2,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.92

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