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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.24, 3,920.22 and 882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.24, 3,920.22 and 882.12 is: 1,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.24 : 3,920.22 = 882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.24/3,920.22 = 882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.24x = 3,920.22 × 882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.24x = 3,458,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,104.47/2,613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.30

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