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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.22, 4,097.46 and 882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.22, 4,097.46 and 882.99 is: 1,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.22 : 4,097.46 = 882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.22/4,097.46 = 882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.22x = 4,097.46 × 882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.22x = 3,618,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,016.21/2,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.20

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