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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.42, 3,922.08 and 882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.42, 3,922.08 and 882.64 is: 1,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.42 : 3,922.08 = 882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.42/3,922.08 = 882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.42x = 3,922.08 × 882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.42x = 3,461,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,784.69/2,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.11

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