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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.32, 4,096.98 and 882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.32, 4,096.98 and 882.09 is: 1,323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.32 : 4,096.98 = 882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.32/4,096.98 = 882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.32x = 4,096.98 × 882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.32x = 3,613,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,905.09/2,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.14

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