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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.22, 3,918.51 and 882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.22, 3,918.51 and 882.06 is: 1,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.22 : 3,918.51 = 882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.22/3,918.51 = 882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.22x = 3,918.51 × 882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.22x = 3,456,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,360.93/2,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.15

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