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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.08, 3,788.20 and 882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.08, 3,788.20 and 882.32 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.08 : 3,788.20 = 882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.08/3,788.20 = 882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.08x = 3,788.20 × 882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.08x = 3,342,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,404.62/2,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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