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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.10, 4,096.74 and 882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.10, 4,096.74 and 882.40 is: 1,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.10 : 4,096.74 = 882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.10/4,096.74 = 882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.10x = 4,096.74 × 882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.10x = 3,614,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,963.38/2,731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.63

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