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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.04, 3,919.80 and 882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.04, 3,919.80 and 882.16 is: 1,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.04 : 3,919.80 = 882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.04/3,919.80 = 882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.04x = 3,919.80 × 882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.04x = 3,457,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,890.77/2,613.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.32

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