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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.72, 3,665.58 and 882.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.72, 3,665.58 and 882.85 is: 1,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.72 : 3,665.58 = 882.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.72/3,665.58 = 882.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.72x = 3,665.58 × 882.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.72x = 3,236,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,157.30/2,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.28

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