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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.46, 3,956.67 and 882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.46, 3,956.67 and 882.29 is: 1,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.46 : 3,956.67 = 882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.46/3,956.67 = 882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.46x = 3,956.67 × 882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.46x = 3,490,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,936.96/2,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.60

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