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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.54, 3,920.43 and 882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.54, 3,920.43 and 882.18 is: 1,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.54 : 3,920.43 = 882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.54/3,920.43 = 882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.54x = 3,920.43 × 882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.54x = 3,458,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,524.94/2,613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.31

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