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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.65, 4,097.76 and 882.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.65, 4,097.76 and 882.69 is: 1,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.65 : 4,097.76 = 882.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.65/4,097.76 = 882.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.65x = 4,097.76 × 882.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.65x = 3,617,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,051.77/2,731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.13

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