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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.98, 3,956.04 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.98, 3,956.04 and 882.10 is: 1,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.98 : 3,956.04 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.98/3,956.04 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.98x = 3,956.04 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.98x = 3,489,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,622.88/2,636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.34

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