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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.92, 3,919.32 and 882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.92, 3,919.32 and 882.32 is: 1,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.92 : 3,919.32 = 882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.92/3,919.32 = 882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.92x = 3,919.32 × 882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.92x = 3,458,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,094.42/2,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.95

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