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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.03, 3,921.45 and 882.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.03, 3,921.45 and 882.25 is: 1,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.03 : 3,921.45 = 882.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.03/3,921.45 = 882.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.03x = 3,921.45 × 882.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.03x = 3,459,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,699.26/2,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.51

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