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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.75, 3,955.82 and 882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.75, 3,955.82 and 882.30 is: 1,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.75 : 3,955.82 = 882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.75/3,955.82 = 882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.75x = 3,955.82 × 882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.75x = 3,490,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,227.97/2,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.18

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