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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.68, 3,920.16 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.68, 3,920.16 and 882.08 is: 1,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.68 : 3,920.16 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.68/3,920.16 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.68x = 3,920.16 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.68x = 3,457,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,894.73/2,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.00

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