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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.54, 4,097.43 and 882.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.54, 4,097.43 and 882.65 is: 1,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.54 : 4,097.43 = 882.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.54/4,097.43 = 882.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.54x = 4,097.43 × 882.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.54x = 3,616,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,596.59/2,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.01

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